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Apply for a Special Use Permit
Some commercial, recreational, or research activities are allowed on national wildlife refuges only with a special use permit issued by the local office and are subject to specific conditions and fees. This permit requirement is meant to ensure that all activities at the federal site are compatible with the refuge’s Congressionally mandated wildlife conservation goals. Special use permits may limit the scope, timing and location of the activity, as determined by the refuge where the activity would take place.
Prospective permit holders may fill out the corresponding permit application, sign it, and return it to the refuge for processing. Please submit by email to okefenokee@fws.gov. The permit is not valid until approved and signed by a refuge official. Allow for 30 working days to process the permit.
All Special Use Permit applications can be found by clicking on this link.
Commercial Activities Special Use Permit Application
Commercial activities such as guiding groups or other outdoor users.
Research and Monitoring Special Use Permit Application
For research and monitoring activities by students, universities, or other non-FWS organizations.
General Activity Special Use Permit Application
Fishing tournaments, educational activities, other one-time events, filming, still photography, and audio recording (when required based on group size and potential impacts; contact site manager for details).