LBL's wildlife refuges back open to visitors

The U.S. Forest Service has reopened its wildlife refuges in Land Beween the Lakes after they were closed this winter to provide waterfowl, shorebirds, and bald eagles some needed sanctuary.

The reopened wildlife refuges include:

- Bards, Duncan, Energy, Hematite, and Honker Lakes
- Duncan, Rushing, and Smith Bays on Kentucky Lake
- Fulton and Honker Bays on Lake Barkley
- Long Creek Refuge

Wildlife refuges are closed from Nov. 1 – March 15. LBL's undeveloped shoreline and proximity to the Mississippi Flyway make it an ideal destination for migrating birds, and for birdwatchers.

Maps with locations of the wildlife refuges are available on the official Land Between the Lakes website: www.landbetweenthelakes.us/maps  .



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