Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Sanctuary
Why pick this one
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge offers wildlife viewing, photography, fishing, boating, and permitted hunting near Corolla with boat or 4WD access.
Best for
- wildlife viewing near Corolla
- wildlife photography in maritime forest and brackish marsh habitats
- fishing or boating access to Currituck Sound
- permitted waterfowl or big game hunting
- visitors with a boat or 4WD vehicle
Look elsewhere if
- visitors need conventional road access without a boat or 4WD vehicle
- visitors want hunting without obtaining the required permit
Specialties
- wildlife viewing
- wildlife photography
- migratory bird habitat conservation
- fishing
- waterfowl and big game hunting by permit
What makes them different
- Access is available by boat or 4WD vehicle
- Protects maritime forest and brackish marsh north of Corolla
- Hunting is available by permit only
- Habitat management includes invasive species control, prescribed fire, and impoundment water-level management
- The refuge protects Currituck Sound water quality and federal and state endangered species
- Serves
- Corolla
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Website
- https://www.fws.gov/refuge/currituck
- mackayisland@fws.gov
Services
- wildlife viewing
- photography
- fishing
- boating
- hunting