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Wood Duck
Muscatatuck National Wildlife refugeThe Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge is 7,724 acres of protected habitat. The refuge was "established to provide resting and feeding areas for waterfowl during their annual migration's". More specifically, the refuge states it's mission is to : "restore, preserve, and manage a mix of forest, wetland, and grassland habitat for fish, wildlife and people."
Habitat, Reintroductions, Recreation - Life in Balance
The refuge is the states best example of how the Indiana landscape looked before the advent of white settlers. Seasonal water filled lowlands, lush swamp land, and lakes are home to numerous waterfowl. Over 280 species of birds have been identified at the refuge.
A Fisherperson's Heaven
The refuge boasts eight different trails of varying lengths. The refuge has a nine miles of road which includes a self-guided automobile tour route. The refuge visitor center is a great educational experience, complete with a large screen video tape of the property, numerous educational displays, a bird viewing area, and a nice nature oriented bookstore. The refuge has a restored Myer's Cabin and Barn, shows how the property was during the early 1900's.
A Hunter's Paradise Hunting and Fishing is allowed on the refuge in designated areas. There are no camping facilities at the refuge, so come camp with us and go visit this natural paradise. The refuge is approximately 15 min from the park on US 50 towards Seymour and just a couple mile from Interstate 65.
Contact Information: Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge 12985 E. U.S. Highway 50 Seymour, IN 47274 (812)-522-4352 Fax (812)-522-6826
Big Oaks National Wildlife RefugeThe Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge was just recently established in 1999. The property was formally part of the national owned Jefferson Proving Grounds. Much of the land has been managed for wildlife for quite some time, and is now formally one of the largest refuges in the East. The refuge is approximately 50,000 acres, in which about half has restricted access due to the nature of the past military operations. Hunting and fishing are permitted in these unrestricted areas.
The property is also host to two bridges listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Benville Bridge (1908) and the Edwards Ford Bridge (1911) were placed on the National Resister in 1996.
Contact Information: Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (same as above)
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