Description - This refuge supports numerous species of resident wildlife, neotropical migrants, wading birds and waterfowl. A .6 mile disabled-accessible nature trail winds through bottomland hardwoods and crosses a cypress/tupelo slough.
Attractions
- Hillsdale National Wildlife Refuge covers over 15,000 acres. The northern part of the refuge is a monoculture of willow and cottonwoods. The southern portion of the refuge consists of bottomland hardwoods interspersed with sloughs, swamps and agricultural fields. The refuge supports numerous species of resident wildlife, neotropical migrants, wading birds and waterfowl. Hunting seasons are established for most game species. A .6 mile disabled-accessible nature trail winds through bottomland hardwoods and crosses a cypress/tupelo slough.
Recreation - Activities available to the public include hunting; fishing, hiking the Alligator Slough Nature Trail, wildlife observation, and photography. Climate - Mississippi lies mainly in the subtropics. The climate is mild with the coldest months experiencing low temperatures near 40 degrees F. Summer temperatures frequently reach 100 degrees F, with coastal breezes providing cooling relief. Humidity is highest in August and September reaching an average close to 90%. The highest rainfall comes during the spring months, but December and January are wet, too. Expect temperatures in the northeastern region to be somewhat cooler than the rest of the state. Location -
Hillsdale is located thirteen miles North of Yazoo City, MS on US Hwy. 49 E.
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