Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the refuge?
Take Exit 67 off of I-95 and travel
south on U.S. 17 approximately one miles, then east on Harris Neck Road
for seven miles to the main entrance gate on your left.
When is the refuge open?
The refuge is open to the general public during daylight
hours, seven days a week.
Where and when are my best chances
of seeing a painted bunting?
Painted buntings are typically present
on the refuge from late April until late September. Birds can usually
be observed while touring the refuge's four-mile wildlife drive.
Does the refuge allow any hunting?
Hunting is permitted on the refuge
for deer and feral hogs. A three-day, non-quota archery hunt is typically
held during September and a one-day, quota shotgun (slugs only) hunt is
held during November. Click
here to download refuge hunt brochure, application and permit.
Is fishing permitted on the
refuge?
The refuge has six freshwater impoundments
that are managed for wading birds and endangered wood storks that are not
open to fishing. However, the refuge has two public boat ramps and
two fishing piers that provide public access and opportunities for saltwater
fishing.