Lake Isom
Union City, TN 38261
Plan Your Visit
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge offers great opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography. Due to its close proximity to Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, all environmental education and interpretive programs are conducted at Reelfoot Refuge.
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Even though refuges are established to protect and conserve habitats for plants, fish, and wildlife, people can enjoy these beautiful places as well! Things like hunting, fishing, photography, wildlife observation, environmental education and interpretation are enjoyed by many people at Lake Isom and Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuges.
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About
Established on August 12, 1938, Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge was the first of its kind in Tennessee, created as a sanctuary and breeding ground for migratory birds. The refuge encompasses 1,850 acres of critical habitat, specifically managed to support wintering waterfowl and other wildlife. It is currently managed as part of the West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which includes four other neighboring refuges. The land was acquired under the authority of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to ensure the protection of migratory species.