National Wildlife Refuge · Kentucky
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 2,048 acres (the portion in this state) in Fulton County, Kentucky (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 2,048 acres (Kentucky portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Fulton County |
| Reference point | 36.51560, -89.32035 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Tennessee. Acreage on this page covers the Kentucky portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area · Tennessee
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge
6,049 acres · 5.7 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · Tennessee
Black Bayou Refuge
1,384 acres · 6.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · Tennessee
Reelfoot Lake
7,161 acres · 9.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area
4,258 acres · 12 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Tennessee
Reelfoot Wildlife Management Area
166 acres · 12.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - National Wildlife Refuge · Tennessee
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
1,809 acres · 15.6 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · Tennessee
Gooch Wildlife Management Area
9,245 acres · 20.4 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · Tennessee
Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area
1,590 acres · 21 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Doug Travis Wildlife Management Area
4,132 acres · 23.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Tennessee
Tumbleweed Wildlife Management Area
5,764 acres · 25.3 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge” in Kentucky combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.