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Mingo National Wildlife Refuge consists of 21,592 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, cypress-tupelo swamp, marsh and upland forest ecosystems. The refuge is managed for wildlife habitat and people. The primary purpose of the refuge is to provide food and shelter for migratory waterfowl and to protect the bottomland hardwood forest.
Learn about the history, topography, and wildlife of Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, a 21,676-acre preserve in Missouri. The refuge was established in 1945 to protect bottomland hardwoods and provide habitat for migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway.
Explore the 21,592-acre refuge and the 7,730-acre wilderness area in Missouri, home to diverse bird species and habitats. Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife observation, and photography in this Important Bird Area.
Explore the natural beauty and wildlife of Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, a 21,676-acre remnant of bottomland hardwoods in the Missouri bootheel. See photos, history, and activities of this major migration and wintering area for waterfowl and eagles.
Oct 8, 2014 · Read 10 reviews from visitors who rated this nature reserve 4.5 out of 5. See photos of the hardwood bottomland swamp, the boardwalk, the pond, and the wildlife.
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Oct 23, 2015 · Mingo is a natural area within the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, a remnant of bottomland forest and lowland natural communities in Missouri. It supports diverse plant and animal species, including federally listed ones, and offers canoeing and kayaking opportunities on the Mingo River.
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10 reviews. #739 of 3,465 things to do in Missouri. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. About. This 21,676-acre nature reserve consists mostly of hardwood bottomland swamp and is the only large tract of bottomland that exists in the boot heel section of Missouri.
