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The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge preserves more than 50,000 acres around Kentucky Lake in northwest Tennessee.
The refuge's three units, Big Sandy, Duck River and Busseltown, stretch for 65 miles along the Tennessee River.
Established in 1945, the refuge provides food and protection for wintering migratory waterfowl. This is accomplished through a cooperative farming program and moist soil management.
The diversity of habitats on the refuge provide ample feeding, nesting and resting areas for 291 bird species, 51 mammal species, 89 species of reptiles and amphibians and 142 species of fish.
In addition to hosting wildlife, the refuge offers many recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, wildlife viewing and photography.
Public use areas are open during daylight hours.
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