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Wildlife Refuges Reopen at Land Between the Lakes

March 16, 2022 | Press Release from Land Between The Lakes

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has reopened its wildlife refuges to human entry.

The wildlife refuges within the following areas are now open through October 31, 2022:

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

Maps of these areas are available on the official Land Between the Lakes website: www.landbetweenthelakes.us/visit/maps

Staff at Land Between the Lakes appreciate visitors’ cooperation with the seasonal refuge closures and regulations which are designed to provide waterfowl, shorebirds, and bald eagles needed sanctuary.

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