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Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Townsend • McIntosh County • South Georgia & Coast

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a coastal Georgia refuge with managed deer hunting in marsh, grassland, woodland, and freshwater impoundment habitat.

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Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
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Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a 2,824-acre federal refuge in McIntosh County with saltwater marsh, grassland, mixed deciduous woods, and freshwater impoundments. Hunting opportunities focus on scheduled white-tailed deer hunts. Hunters age 16 and older must purchase the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex hunt permit for scheduled refuge hunts. Confirm current hunt dates, permits, state licenses, refuge-specific rules, and property-specific federal regulations before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: No
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: Yes
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

This property also offers wildlife viewing opportunities. Wear visible clothing and be aware of open hunting seasons when visiting.

Habitat

Wetlands

This property includes wetlands. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Ownership

National Wildlife Refuge

This property includes national wildlife refuge. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Federal Refuge Permit Required

This property includes federal refuge permit required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Ownership

Coastal Refuge Complex

This property includes coastal refuge complex. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Hunting opportunities focus on scheduled white-tailed deer hunts.

Habitat

Saltwater marsh, grassland, mixed deciduous woods, and freshwater impoundment habitat.

Access Notes

Access is limited to scheduled refuge hunt rules and open public roads or areas.

Specialty Hunts

Scheduled deer hunt opportunities are available; confirm current dates and permit rules.

Safety Notes

Federal refuge rules apply in addition to Georgia hunting regulations.

Fees & Passes

A Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex hunt permit is required for scheduled refuge hunts.

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