Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge is a 25,006-acre (101.20 km2) National Wildlife Refuge located along the Mississippi River in the northwestern part of Lauderdale County in West Tennessee. The area is noted for a diversity of wildlife, notably white-tailed deer, wild turkey, beaver, and waterfowl. Established in 1985, it occupies land that was once owned by the Anderson Tully Inc of Memphis, Tennessee.
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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Location | Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States |
Nearest city | Ripley, Tennessee |
Coordinates | 35°50′00″N 89°39′00″W |
Area | 25,006 acres (101.20 km2) |
Established | 1985 |
Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Website | Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge |
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