Friends of West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuges

21/05/2026

We’ve been releasing monarchs left and right! We watched one emerge this morning! If you want to see it, better come by the Reelfoot NWR soon!

18/05/2026

Reelfoot NWR Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is on Saturday, JUNE 6th from 7am-12pm. Bring your kids and/or grandkids (12 yrs and under) and enjoy a fun-filled day fishing and spending QUALITY time together! Let's get the kids out of the house and off the screens and get their summer started right! Bring your own poles and chairs. Live bait only. Lunch provided while supplies last. Event located at Reelfoot NWR, 4343 Hwy 157, Union City TN 38261.

15/05/2026

Sign ups for Jr. Ranger Camp IS OPEN!

05/05/2026

We're looking to grow our Friends Group! This group assists in spreading awareness of our beautiful National Wildlife Refuges in west Tennessee (Reelfoot, Lake Isom, Chickasaw, Hatchie and Lower Hatchie)! We're having a meeting THIS Thursday, May 7th at 12:00pm at the Reelfoot NWR (near Walnut Log) to discuss our upcoming Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo, Jr. Duck Stamp Awards Ceremony, Jr. Ranger Camp, field trips and more! Come check us out if you're interested in finding out more about what this group does to help your local refuges. Meeting address is 4343 Hwy 157, Union City, TN 38261. Coffee and refreshments provided. Call for questions! 731-538-2481.

01/05/2026

You have until May 31st to turn in your photo!

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

Come visit us as the West TN Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville, TN - close to the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge! We’ve set up for the thirteenth Annual Hatchie BirdFest. We have info regarding the Friends of West TN Refuge’s and the Jr. Duck Stamp Program. Come see a hand-full of young wildlife artists artwork, bird wings, skulls, etc. Check out the Hatchie BirdFest program to find out what else is going on during this fun filled weekend, such as nature and bird hikes, photography walks, etc.

22/04/2026

Want to canoe or kayak on Reelfoot Lake? Check out the link below to see specific trail information, what to pack, how to reserve a guided trip, etc.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/reelfoot/visit-us/activities/boating---non-motorized

20/04/2026

Did you turkey hunt on the West TN Complex?

By looking at TWRA's Turkey Harvest Reports, it looks like a few birds were harvested over the weekend. Congrats! We'd love to see photos of your hunt, whether it's of a harvested bird, beautiful landscape, or just a photo of you sitting and enjoying the hunt! Send photos to [email protected] to share on this page! Each year, we are asked how many birds were harvested on the refuges. You can find it by checking the TWRA Harvest Report (link below), selecting which animal, selecting the date, Location Type is "WMA", and putting a check mark on the refuges you are interested in knowing about, then click View report and you will have the harvest list! https://hunterstoolbox.gooutdoorstennessee.com/?reportId=187

17/04/2026

Friends member, Leigh Radnitzer, assisted in gathering 21 monarch eggs to rear in the Reelfoot NWR Visitor Center. Come by to watch these adorable caterpillars grow and change into gorgeous butterflies! They are located in our lobby for all to view. Keep watching to see when we will release some - you can come and help!