Theodore Roosevelt
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Plan Your Visit
Theodore Roosevelt Visitor Center building located at Onward, MS in now open to public visitation opportunities. Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge lands are still closed for hunting and other public visitation. Check back often for any changes!
Get Involved
If you would like to volunteer at the Theodore Roosevelt Visitor Center, please reach out via phone or by email! If you are looking to schedule a school education field trip, please send an email to TRNWRComplex@fws.gov with your School Name, Grade, and potential date(s).
Services
About
Theodore Roosevelt NWR is located near the site of President Roosevelt’s famous 1902 Mississippi bear hunt, where he famously refused to shoot a stunned bear, leading to the creation of the "Teddy Bear." The refuge was formed in 2004 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and is one of nine refuges within the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Although the refuge lands are currently closed to the public, it is active in land acquisition and forest management to protect bottomland hardwood habitats and resident wildlife.