Eastern Shore of Virginia & Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuges

Fisherman Island Pelicans. Photo Credit: USFWS

Scheduled tours of Fisherman Island are offered on Saturdays from October through mid-March.
The tour introduces visitors to the unique variety of wildlife found on the island.  As you pass through several habitats, you will learn about wildlife management on refuges, explore the diversity of wildlife, and discover the rich history of Fisherman Island and the role it played during World War II.

Tour Details

Tour time:  9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location:  Meet at 8:45 am at the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Trail Length:  4 miles
Trail Difficulty:  Varies from soft to hard-packed sand 
Registration requirements:  Advance registration required
Fee:  Free
To register:  Contact us 

Fisherman Island Dunes. Photo Credit: USFWS