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The Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge stretches for 20 miles along the lower reaches of the Patoka River in southwestern Indiana. The river's floodplain contains some of the finest examples of forested wetland remaining in the state.
The protected area provides habitat for nesting colonies of great blue herons, bitterns, rails and waterfowl. River otters, white-tailed deer and wild turkeys are common. Neotropical songbirds migrate here and nest in the refuge along with the bald eagle and red-tailed hawk.
Hunting and fishing are permitted on the refuge’s scattered 5,587 acres.
Canoes and other boats may put in the Patoka at state highway bridge crossings. There are three improved access points south and east of Winslow and one at Snakey Point Marsh.
There are no visitor facilities, but refuge staff are available at the office on weekdays. Interpretive trails, wildlife-viewing areas and auto routes are planned in the refuge.
The refuge is in its early stages of land acquisition. The goal of the refuge is to acquire and preserve more than 22,083 acres.
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