Law Enforcement
Help us to protect wildlife and your public lands by reporting wildlife crimes and violations. You may report violations to our Federal Wildlife Officer by calling 662-226-8286, or you may report violations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via our tip line. You can email fws_tips@fws.gov or call 1-844-397-8477 and leave a message. Make sure to include the name of the refuge where the violation occurred and your contact information. Tips may be reported anonymously.
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge is open from sunrise to sunset.
During hunting season, hunters may enter the refuge two hours before sunrise and must exit the refuge no later than two hours after sunset. All hunters and anglers should read and follow the current Hunting and Fishing Regulations and complete a harvest report card. Report cards are available at all refuge kiosks.
All visitors must wear at least 500 square inches of visible fluorescent orange above the waistline during all hunting seasons. See the Hunting and Fishing Regulations for exceptions.
The following activities are prohibited:
- Use or possession of alcoholic beverages
- Use or possession of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) or Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs)
- Fires, camping, littering
- Collecting, removing, or damaging any animal or plant, except for those authorized in the Hunting and Fishing Regulations
- No pets allowed. Dogs are permitted only during designated hunts.