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January |
| 6 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 7 - 8 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 9 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 10 - 11 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 13 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 14 - 15 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 16 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 17 - 18 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 21 |
Free Fee Weekend |
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February |
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March |
| 11 |
Refuge Hours Change to 6am - 8pm |
| 15 |
Toms Cove Hook Closes to 4 wheel drive vehicles, pedestrains and horseback riding |
| 15 |
Artwork for the Virginia Jr. Duck Stamp contest due |
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April |
| 6- 7 |
Spring Pony Round-up |
| 20 |
Chincoteague National History Association Presents:
Traveling the 38th Parallel
Presented by: David and Janet Carle
3:30 at the Refuge Visitor Center
Entrance fee free to those attending the program
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May |
| 1 |
Refuge Hours Change to 5am - 10pm |
| 11 |
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration -
This spring event offers a variety of family friendly activities, from building birdhouses to enjoying a guided walk, provide an enjoyable time for birders of all ages. For more information, call
(757)336-6122. |
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June |
| 24 - 28 |
Children in the Woods Day Camp |
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July |
| 15 - 19 |
Children in the Woods Day Camp |
| 22 |
Sunrise Pony Walk
Early on many spectators will make their way to the beach to witness the sunrise and then a piece of living history. Come join hundreds of other onlookers, who wait with anticipation for the Saltwater Cowboys to move a large group of Chincoteague Ponies from the northern area of the Refuge, down the beach, to a corral located along Beach Road, in preparation for the Annual Pony Swim |
| 24 - 26 |
Annual Pony Swim (Time to be announced) and Auction
visit Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce for more information |
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August |
| 5 - 9 |
Children in the Woods Day Camp |
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September |
| 14 |
Beach Clean-up
Free admission for those participating in the clean-up.
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| 28 |
Free Fee Day |
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October |
| 1 |
Refuge Hours Change to 6am - 6pm |
| 12 |
National Wildlife Refuge Week
The diversity of wild places and wildlife found on more than 550 National Wildlife Refuges is celebrated. Come build a birdhouse, see a live animal presentation or try your luck at fun activities such as Hooligan Heron’s Habitat Hunt. Numerous family friendly activities will be available for birders and wildlife lovers of all ages. For more information, call (757)336-6122 |
| 13 |
Free Fee Day |
| 20 |
Archery Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 21 - 23 |
Archery Hunt |
| 27 |
Archery Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 28 - 30 |
Archery Hunt |
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November |
| 9 - 11 |
Free Fee Weekend |
| 16 |
Wallops Hunt Starts |
| 28 - 30 |
Waterfowl Weekend
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge celebrates the marvel of fall migration. It’s a special time of year! A variety of guided walks and auditorium programs will be offered during this time. |
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December |
| 1 |
Waterfowl Weekend
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge celebrates the marvel of fall migration. It’s a special time of year! A variety of guided walks and auditorium programs will be offered during this time. For more information, call (757)336-6122 |
| 4 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 5 - 6 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 8 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 9 - 10 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 11 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 12 - 13 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 15 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 16 - 17 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
| 18 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt Orientation - 10am |
| 19 20 |
Big Game Firearm Hunt |
