The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will take public comment on a Draft Compatibility Determination for rights-of-way (ROW) and rights of access at Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) from April 20 through May 4, 2026. The proposed ROW at Tallahatchie NWR would expand an existing ROW to provide the space needed for a bridge replacement project on Hayward-Jacks Road in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The bridge provides access to the southern portion of Tallahatchie NWR. The Draft Compatibility Determination will be available at the North Mississippi Refuges Complex Headquarters at 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901. For more information you may contact refuge manager Amber Floyd at 662-226-8286 or amber_floyd@fws.gov.
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National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. From hunting and fishing to wildlife observation, photography, and hiking, there is something for everyone at Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge.
Location and Contact Information
About Us
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge consists of 4,199 acres located in northern Mississippi. The lands which form the refuge are relatively flat and historically have been extensively cleared and drained for agriculture. Today, the refuge's largest unit is a patchwork of old fields and small scattered hardwood bottomland forests bisected by the meandering Tippo Bayou.
What We Do
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge utilizes a host of scientifically sound management tools to address biological challenges. These tools span moist soil management to reforestation.
Our Species
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge is home to a variety of wildlife species associated with its habitat. The old oxbows and low-lying fields along Tippo Bayou flood each winter and hold large concentrations of waterfowl. Wood ducks, northern flickers, barred owls, and deer are common year-round residents.
Our Library
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