Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge

08/20/2026

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08/19/2026

07/02/2026

July 2, 2026

Informational Bulletin

Prescribed Fire Scheduled

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, 7/2/26, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 92 acres located North of Interstate 10 and West of Antioch Road in Jackson County, MS.

Prescribed fires are an essential part of Refuge management to restore the native wet pine savanna, which is home to the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill cranes and dusky gopher frogs. Burning to remove hazardous fuels also creates a safer environment for the public living in rural areas. Weather conditions are forecasted to be favorable for a successful burn and a burn permit has been issued from the State of Mississippi.

Personnel assisting with the burn are highly trained in wildland fire and maintains fire breaks around the Refuge. The public should be aware that smoke may move through some adjacent areas and that Refuge equipment & personnel will be in the area. There is a chance that roads in the area may be temporarily closed for safety reasons.

06/30/2026

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06/29/2026

June 29, 2026





Informational Bulletin

Prescribed Fire Scheduled

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, 6/29/26, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 27 acres located North of Interstate 10 and East of Seaman Road in Jackson County, MS

Prescribed fires are an essential part of Refuge management to restore the native wet pine savanna, which is home to the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill cranes and dusky gopher frogs. Burning to remove hazardous fuels also creates a safer environment for the public living in rural areas. Weather conditions are forecasted to be favorable for a successful burn and a burn permit has been issued from the State of Mississippi.

Personnel assisting with the burn are highly trained in wildland fire and maintains fire breaks around the Refuge. The public should be aware that smoke may move through some adjacent areas and that Refuge equipment & personnel will be in the area. There is a chance that roads in the area may be temporarily closed for safety reasons.

06/28/2026

June 28, 2026

Informational Bulletin

Prescribed Fire Scheduled

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, 6/28/26, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 98
acres located North of Interstate 10 and West of Antioch Road in Jackson County, MS.

Prescribed fires are an essential part of Refuge management to restore the native wet pine savanna, which is home to the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill cranes and dusky gopher frogs. Burning to remove hazardous fuels also creates a safer environment for the public living in rural areas. Weather conditions are forecasted to be favorable for a successful burn and a burn permit has been issued from the State of Mississippi.

Personnel assisting with the burn are highly trained in wildland fire and maintains fire breaks around the Refuge. The public should be aware that smoke may move through some adjacent areas and that Refuge equipment & personnel will be in the area. There is a chance that roads in the area may be temporarily closed for safety reasons.

Gulf Coast Complex
7200 Crane Lane
Gautier, MS 39553

06/27/2026

June 27, 2026

Informational Bulletin

Prescribed Fire Scheduled

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, 6/27/26, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane
National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 391 acres located North of Interstate 10 and West of Gautier Vancleave Road in Jackson County, MS.

Prescribed fires are an essential part of Refuge management to restore the native wet pine savanna, which is home to the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill cranes and dusky gopher frogs. Burning to remove hazardous fuels also creates a safer environment for the public living in rural areas. Weather conditions are forecasted to be favorable for a successful burn and a burn permit has been issued from the State of Mississippi.

Personnel assisting with the burn are highly trained in wildland fire and maintains fire breaks around the Refuge. The public should be aware that smoke may move through some adjacent areas
and that Refuge equipment & personnel will be in the area. There is a chance that roads in the area may be temporarily closed for safety reasons.

Gulf Coast Complex
7200 Crane Lane
Gautier, MS 3955

06/18/2026

06/14/2026

June 14, 2026

Informational Bulletin

Prescribed Fire Scheduled

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, 6/14/26, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 361 acres located North of Interstate 10 and East of Seaman Road in Jackson County, MS

Prescribed fires are an essential part of Refuge management to restore the native wet pine savanna, which is home to the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill cranes and dusky gopher frogs. Burning to remove hazardous fuels also creates a safer environment for the public living in rural areas. Weather conditions are forecasted to be favorable for a successful burn and a burn permit has been issued from the State of Mississippi.

Personnel assisting with the burn are highly trained in wildland fire and maintains fire breaks around the Refuge. The public should be aware that smoke may move through some adjacent areas and that Refuge equipment & personnel will be in the area. There is a chance that roads in the area may be temporarily closed for safety reasons.

06/13/2026

June 13, 2026


Informational Bulletin


Prescribed Fire Scheduled

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, 6/13/26, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 66 acres located South of Interstate 10 and East of Gautier Vancleave Road in Gautier, MS.

Prescribed fires are an essential part of Refuge management to restore the native wet pine savanna, which is home to the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill cranes and dusky gopher frogs. Burning to remove hazardous fuels also creates a safer environment for the public living in rural areas. Weather conditions are forecasted to be favorable for a successful burn and a burn permit has been issued from the State of Mississippi.

Personnel assisting with the burn are highly trained in wildland fire and maintains fire breaks around the Refuge. The public should be aware that smoke may move through some adjacent areas and that Refuge equipment & personnel will be in the area. There is a chance that roads in the area may be temporarily closed for safety reasons.