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Recreation Opportunities
Wildlife
Observation and Photography
Studying,
viewing and photographing the island's wildlife and scenery are popular
activities throughout the year. Over fourteen miles of trails
are open to hiking and bicycling, however, no motorized vehicles are
allowed north of the public parking lot. Wildlife viewing is best during
the spring and fall months when migrations are at their peak
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 trained refuge volunteers and therefore 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 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex headquarters
at
(912) 652-4415.
Guided interpretive tours for individuals and families can 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 . Listed below are two current permit holders for Pinckney Island NWR who offer guided interpretive tours:
(843) 689-6767
Water-Dog
Outfitter
Interpretive Bicycle and Kayak Tours
(843)
686-3554
Interpretive Walking Tours
(912) 897-5108
Hunting
and Fishing
Each year the refuge holds a one-day quota deer hunt to ensure
that population numbers remain in balance with the surrounding habitat.
Applications for this hunt must be received at the Savannah Coastal Refuges
headquarters office by August 31. Click
here to download hunt brochure and application.
Fishing is prohibited from the land portions of the refuge, however saltwater fishing from boats only is allowed in the surrounding waters of Skull and Mackay Creek. Boats may access these areas from the public boat ramp located off U.S. Hwy. 278 across from the refuge entrance and are not allowed to come ashore or moor their boats at any other point on Pinckney Island. Shellfishing is also allowed in designated areas. Consult refuge brochures for regulations.
