Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge

Established as a sanctuary for wintering waterfowl and other waterbirds, Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge attracts large concentrations of wintering waterfowl. In 2015, the refuge partnered with Ducks Unlimited to create a 328-acre waterfowl hunt unit that borders the north end of the...

Fishing is permitted year-round during daylight hours in the borrow pits, with opportunities to catch crappie, bass, bluegill and catfish. Anglers must possess a valid North Mississippi Refuge Complex Hunting and Fishing permit. See the current North Mississippi Refuges Complex Hunting and...

Although the refuge is closed to hiking, visitors may bird watch from the observation tower.  The most commonly seen birds are waterfowl, wading birds and shorebirds, including several species of herons and egrets, Canada geese, white-fronted geese, and snow geese.  Ten or more species...

Although the refuge is closed to hiking, visitors may watch wildlife from the observation tower.  The most commonly seen wildlife are waterfowl, wading birds and shorebirds, including over 10,000 birds during the peak of the winter season. White-tailed deer, raccoons, and other mammals may...

Open from sunrise to sunset, photographers have a wonderful opportunity to take pictures of all of the life attracted to the flooded moist soil units throughout the year.  From the observation tower, visitors may take pictures of the large flocks of ducks and geese that gather during the...