Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge is located in southwest Alabama along the Tombigbee River just north of Mobile. The refuge provides wood duck brood habitat and serve as a protected wintering area for waterfowl.

Visit Us

National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings.  If you enjoy getting outdoors and looking for wildlife, hunting, or fishing Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge has recreational opportunities for everyone to enjoy.

Location and Contact Information

      About Us

      Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge is 4,218 acres acquired by the Corp of Engineers in conjunction with the Coffeeville Lock and Dam project. The refuge encompasses approximately 1,802 acres of lakes, sloughs, and creeks, 2,265 acres of bottomland hardwoods, and 151 acres of croplands and moist soil units.

      What We Do

      Lakes, sloughs, and creeks comprise over 40 percent of Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge. Only 151 acres consist of openings or clearings, such as farm fields or most-soil units. The remainder, or 2,265 acres, is composed of typical bottomland hardwoods associated with the Tombigbee River Basin.

      Our Species

      The primary purpose of the refuge is to provide wood duck brood habitat and serve as a protected wintering area for other waterfowl species. However, there are plenty of other exciting wildlife species that call the refuge home. 

      Our Library

      Visit our digital library to view brochures and other refuge documents.

      Projects and Research

      Currently on Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge, there is ongoing research being conducted by the National Ecological Observatory Network.