These areas provide cover and special foods for animals such as wild turkeys, deer and some songbirds. The public is welcome to visit the refuge any time of the year. You are encouraged to stop at the Visitor Center when you arrive and view our life-sized exhibits. A Boardwalk Wildlife Trail, information and refuge map are also available at the Visitor Center. A variety of wildlife may be observed, the best times being early morning or dusk.
Primitive canoe launching offers a unique opportunity to explore the bottomland hardwoods by boat.
A primitive canoe launching area is marked on the refuge map. Public hunting is allowed on the refuge for migratory waterfowl, upland and big game species. The refuge is especially popular for hunting white-tailed deer. The refuge is open year-round for fishing on Africa, Judd, Buck, and Rainey Lakes. Anglers and hunters must be familiar with current refuge and state fishing and hunting regulations.