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Cora Island Unit

Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Lat: 38.83467
Long: -90.18043

Located just three miles upstream on the Missouri River from the confluence of the Mississippi River the Cora Island Unit is the refuges eastern most unit. It occupies 1,265 acres mostly on a remnant island of the Missouri River. Side channels constructed in 2016 restrict access on the southern end of the unit without a boat.Deer hunting is restricted to archery only. Other game can be hunted with shotgun with non-toxic shot only. Single projectile bullet firearms not allowed.Check this google map for more information.  

Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
18500 Brady Lane
Boonville, MO 65233-3126
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660-631-8652
Andrew_Dreas@fws.gov

Refuge Manager (Law Enforcement): 660-672-2801

Andrew Dreas (Biological Science Technician): 660-537-6842

General Inquiries: 660-672-2806

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