[TN-Bird] Eagle Lake Refuge

From: "vbreynolds@xxxxxxx" <vbreynolds@xxxxxxx>
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:50:54 -0500
Yesterday (3/16) after walking Island 40 Road, I decided to go to Eagle Lake. 
It was as if the  refuge had been wiped off the map; all signs to the refuge 
had been removed and the gate at the top of the bluff was closed and locked . 
No signs were posted at the locked entrance. I had been there in late February 
and the refuge was open to the turnaround at the bottom of the bluff. Of 
course, even then it has been open beyond the turnaround to allow access to 
hunting lands on designated hunting days. This action is typical of TWRA 
District One and its complete disregard for those who wish to  use of its lands 
for non-hunting recreation. I have asked around and no one  could tell me why. 
From past experiences of trying to deal with District One, calling the office 
in Jackson is a complete waste of time. They have never bothered to even answer 
any inquiries.  I'm sure Ducks Unlimited who built the observation tower would 
like to know what is going on. This area has always been a productive spot to 
view migrating shorebirds. I'm very sad and disappointed.
Virginia Reynolds
Memphis 
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