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Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge


category : Wildlife Refuges
Established in 1989, the refuge is home to animals such as deer, otter, beaver, muskrat, and black bear, as well as more than 191 species of migrating birds. Informal trail systems are open to the public for hiking and birdwatching, including the new Charles Kuralt Trail which opened in spring 2000; some of the trails and refuge are only accessible by boat. Hunting by special permit only. Refuge is closed to public during permitted hunts for safety reasons. Special wildlife observation areas along Hwy.13/17 are available seasonably. Special fishing regulations apply in selected tributaries within the refuge boundaries. Fishing is permitted in the Roanoke River proper. Owned and operated by trhe US Fish & Wildlife Service.




Address:
PO Box 430
Windsor, NC 27983
Phone: (252)794-5326


Our Email: roanokeriver@fws.gov
Our Website:www.fws.gov/roanokeriver/

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