Encompassing over 51,000 acres of forests, farmland and grasslands, TNWR was established in 1945 to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds.
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Calling all student artists...try your hand at creating a duck stamp. It's easy, fun and free to participate.
Learn more about the Federal Jr. Duck Stamp program!
No matter your talents or abilities, you can help us by volunteering!
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As we have just concluded this year's wood duck banding program for this year, we wanted to share this great article with you! Thanks to biologist Clayton Ferrell, other refuge staff and volunteers for a successful summer of banding!
School is back in session and the refuge is the perfect place for your students to learn about the outdoor world. Field trips here are free and easy to arrange for all age groups. All our programs are correlated to state and CORE standards.
A short resident goose hunt is open this year on the refuge beginning Sept. 1-7, 2018
All refuge hunters that applied for the 2017 Quota Hunts should have received email notifications of the draw. However, results can also be viewed here, or you can check your RecAccess account.
We invite you to come to the refuge visitor center and check out one of our discovery backpacks with your kids! They are free to check out and are chocked full of activities to earn a Jr. Refuge Manager badge!
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.
Come visit us in our brand new visitor center. With wildlife abounding just off the back patio, its a great place to connect with nature... and bring the kids!
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