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White
River National Wildlife Refuge
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 Refuge Overview: Established in 1935 for the protection of migratory birds, the White River National Wildlife Refuge was purchased, in part, with Federal Duck Stamp dollars through the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. The 160,000 acre refuge protects riparian habitat along 90 miles of the lower White River in eastern Arkansas and contains one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood forests in the Mississippi River Valley.
Phoro by: F. Eugene Hester/USFWS |
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Habitat: White River National Wildlife Refuge
is an important stop-over spot along the Mississippi Flyway;
hardwood forest bottomland, numerous man-made and natural lakes,
and active cropland provide critical habitat for migrating waterfowl
and other wildlife. The refuge hosts the largest concentration
of wintering mallards in the Mississippi Flyway and also sees
high numbers of snow geese and Canada geese during the migration
season. In addition, the refuge is home to a healthy population
of native black bears and provides nesting areas for bald eagles. |
Recreation
Opportunities: The
refuge offers a wide variety of public use activities. During appropriate
seasons, hunting (white-tailed deer, turkey, small game, and waterfowl),
fishing, and frogging are available in designated sections of the
refuge. In addition, the refuge has campsites and hiking trails
and provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
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