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National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. At Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge this experience is offered via the timeless tradition of hunting, which is available to those with a refuge permit during the state of Virginia's big game season. The refuge is otherwise closed to the public. 

Activities

A white-tailed buck stands in marsh grasses with it's mouth open
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Hunters can obtain a permit harvest white-tailed deer during the Virginia State big game season.

Hunting

Other Facilities in the Complex

We are managed as part of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, this group of sites protect similar habitat types and wildlife. This means common management needs can be applied toward a common purpose throughout the Complex.

A huge flock of snow geese take off from a shallow pool
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge provides visitors with outstanding opportunities to immerse themselves amidst the wildlife and wildlands of Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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An American woodcock crossing the road
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Each fall, like colorful clockwork, visitors are treated to a spectacular drama as millions of songbirds and monarch butterflies and thousands of raptors converge on their voyage south.
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Cape Charles,VA

Rules and Policies

Refuge access is available by permit only. Visitors must follow all rules and policies described in their hunt or special use permit. Keep in mind that unless an activity is explicitly permitted, that activity is prohibited. 

Locations

Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge
(757) 336-6122
c/o Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge8231 Beach RoadChincoteague,VA23336
Driving Directions

Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge is located on the mainland, east of Wattsville in Accomack County, Virginia, immediately adjacent to Highway 175, which provides access to the Town of Chincoteague and Chincoteague NWR.

  • Take Virginia Route 13 to Route 175.
  • Travel east on 175 toward Chincoteague Island
  • The refuge is on the right after about 5 miles.