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Frequently Asked Questions |
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| How big is Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge? | Comprising over 51,000 acres in Henry, Benton, Decatur and Humphreys Counties, Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge is the largest refuge in the state of Tennessee. The refuge's three units, Big Sandy, Duck River and Busseltown, stretch for about 65 miles along the Tennessee River. | |
How many acres are on each unit? |
Counting water and land, the Big Sandy Unit has 21,380 acres, with roughly 7,000 acres of land comprising the Big Sandy Peninsula. The Duck River unit is 26,743 acres with roughly 5,000 acres at Duck River Bottoms. The Busseltown Unit comprises of 3,262 acres. | |
| Where is the Refuge Office? | The refuge headquarters is located at 3006 Dinkins Lane, just off of highway 79 North in Paris, TN. The Duck River subheadquarters in the Duck River Unit is located 1 1/2 miles southeast of Hustburg, TN |
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| Where can I obtain a refuge permit and current regulations? | Refuge Annual Hunt Permits can be purchased over the counter through the refuge office in Paris or at any licensing agent that sells state hunting and fishing licenses. When purchasing a refuge permit at a licensing agent, you will need to use the permit code 064. The permit will come up as Cross Creeks/ TNWR permit which indicates this permit can be used on Cross Creeks or Tennessee National Wildlife Refuges. Refuge Annual Hunt Permits are generally available beginning in March of each year. New Refuge hunting regulations are generally available beginning in June and may be picked up at any office location or at information kiosks located at the main entrance to all units. |
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| What are the deadlines for the quota hunt drawing? | The deadline to apply for a quota hunt is August 1st. Refuge quota hunt applications may be picked up any refuge office on the complex or at area hunting and fishing stores. Hunters must apply only once on a original application. The drawing is conducted late in August with hunters being notified by mail. | |
| When and why does the refuge close certain areas for the winter? | The refuge closes down certain bays and areas of the refuge from November 15 - March 15. This allows migratory waterfowl a place to rest and feed without human disturbance. | |
| Is the refuge open at night, and is there camping on the refuge? | No, the refuge is open during daylight hours only, and camping is not allowed anywhere on the refuge. |
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| When and where can I see bald eagles and waterfowl? | Bald eagles can be found roaming any place on the refuge. Two places are the best bald eagle viewing locations: about 1 mile into the Big Sandy Peninsula at a newly constructed observation deck on the North side of the road, and at the Duck River Bottoms. The best bald eagle viewing times are in the winter just after sunrise and just before sunset. Waterfowl can be viewed at all refuge units during the winter. The favorite viewing locations are at the V.L. Childs Observation Deck, the Duck River Bottoms and at Pace Point on the Big Sandy Peninsula. |
