If you plan on visiting the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge this weekend, you'll need to take note of some temporary closures because of the annual managed muzzleloader deer hunt.
Beginning Friday evening, the Rabbit Ridge and Job Corps entrances will be closed to the public, and the only way in will be at the main entrance off Highway 51.
While Red Mill Drive will remain open to the public, Bluff Road will be closed west of the boardwalk trail parking lot.
The hunt will take place Saturday and Sunday in the area west of Ditch 4.
Beginning Monday morning, all roads and entrances will be open again.
Also at Mingo, the visitor center has reverted to its winter hours and, starting immediately, will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until the end of February.
Also at Mingo, the Ozark Highlands Auto Tour will close for the winter starting tomorrow evening. It will reopen in March.