The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has closed the Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge to camping and hunting, due to high water.
Water levels on the Pearl River have risen beyond 15.5 feet at the Pearl River gauge.
The Refuge will be reopened once levels drop below 15.5 feet at the Pearl River gauge; however levels are expected to remain near 15.5 feet for the next several days.
Boaters are advised to use extreme caution during high river levels.
For more information, please contact the refuge headquarters at 985-882-2000.
