Bean Switch Refuge
Site Directions: From Highway 45E in Greenfield, travel east on Broad St (just north of Shell station downtown) for approximately 4.0 miles to Hearn Rd on the left.
Turn left on Hearn Rd and in 100m makes a left on McKelvey Rd. Follow straight for 1.2 miles where the road turns into a single-lane gravel road.
Continue around the house for 0.1 miles to the entrance to Bean Switch Refuge.
Lat: 36.203841°N Long: --88.776555°W
Hours: daylight hours
Seasonality: Refuge is open to foot traffic only when gates are closed. The refuge is closed to all forms of use and trespass from 15 Nov – Last day in Feb.
Entrance gates will be open during hunting seasons, but may be closed without prior notice for safety and management reasons.
Fees: none
Weakley County • 572 acres
Off Hwy. 54 near Greenfield on Middle Fork of the Obion River
Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587
Region I Wildlife Management Area
Region I (731) 423-5725
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 - the last day of Feb.
Big Game, Small Game and Trapping are the same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to Dove, Waterfowl, and Fall Turkey hunting.
Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13 – May 5, 2024. One bearded turkey counts toward the statewide bag limit.
Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.
Site Description: Bean Switch Refuge is a combination of bottomland hardwood forest, cypress and willow swamp, and cropland.
After passing the entrance, the gravel road travels approximately 0.75 miles to a dead end. Along the road, visitors travel through cypress and willow swamps where a diversity of plants, insects, and other wildlife can be seen.
At 0.4 miles from the gate, there is a low spot (dip) in the road where water may be flowing. Proceed cautiously if there is water in the dip.
Shrubby wetlands and mature forest habitats are found at Bean Switch Refuge.
Wildlife to Watch: The plant and habitat diversity at this site leads to an interesting mix of wildlife.
Wading birds, such as the Great Egret and Great Blue Heron, can be found along the roadsides and ditches, while turkeys can be found on higher ground.
Reptiles are commonly seen when the area is wet.
Contact Information
Region 1 Office: 731-423-5725
Phone: Toll-Free: 800-372-3928
E-mail the office
Area Manager: Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587
