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Recreational Opportunities
Wildlife Observation and Photography
Because of the great variety of habitats
found on Harris Neck NWR, many different species of birds are attracted
to the refuge throughout the year. In the summer, thousands of
egrets, herons and wood storks nest in the swamps, while in the winter,
large concentrations of ducks (especially mallards, gadwall and teal)
gather in the marsh land and freshwater pools. Over 15 miles of
paved roads and trails provide the visitor easy access to these areas.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
Environmental
education programs and interpretive tours are available for school, civic
and conservation groups by appointment only. These tours are generally
given by either staff or trained refuge volunteers and require a minimum of
two-weeks notice. Interested parties should also be prepared to have
alternative, acceptable tour dates. For further information or to schedule
a program or tour, please contact the Harris Neck NWR office at (912) 832-4608.
Guided interpretive tours for individuals and families can also be arranged through our special use permit holders (fees may apply.) These are private, commercial or non-profit organizations that maintain a permit with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in order to conduct business on the refuge. Three such outfits hold permits for conducting guided interpretive tours at Harris Neck:
McIntosh
SEED
(912) 437-7821
(706) 533-6552
(912) 897-5108
Two managed deer hunts are conducted on the refuge each year. The first, in the fall, is a non-quota, archery hunt, and the second, in the winter, is a quota, shotgun hunt. Feral hogs can also be taken during both of these hunts. Applications for the gun hunt must be received at the Savannah Coastal Refuges headquarters office by August 31. Click here to download refuge hunt regulations, application and permit.
