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Camping Allowed: Yes, in designated campground area (Refer to game land map).

Closest Boat Access Area: There are four Commission boating access areas located on Falls Lake (Refer to game land map).

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine-and-hardwood, open fields.

Special Equipment Needs: In addition to normal hunting gear, the following items may be helpful: • GPS, binoculars, compass, topographical map, blind, bicycle.

Waterfowl FAQ:

• Do I need a boat to access my hunt area? No, the impoundments are walk-in; however, some have access from area rivers that may assist in a closer walk-in point.

• Can I wade within the impoundment? Yes, but wade with caution. There are ditches and holes throughout the area. Hunter crossings are marked with white carsonite or PVC posts. • Are there any hazards in the area? Yes, old fence lines with barbed wire fencing still exist on the area. Be cautious when wading and/or using a dog to retrieve downed waterfowl.

Disabled FAQ:

• What kind of blind is available? There is a wood-constructed blind, brushed with vegetation, capable of wheelchair usage and companion seating. There is a ramp for a companion or retriever to access the water and footbridges on-site to navigate ditches in the area for decoy placement or game retrieval.

Game Land: Chatham Acreage: 2,794

Tracts: N/A

General Location: Southwest of Harris Reservoir, southeast of Sanford.

Closest Municipalities: Apex, Cary (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Chatham

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35° 33’ 1” N 79° 1’ 28.2” W

Camping Allowed: No

Closest Boat Access Area: There is one Commission boating access area located on the Cape Fear River (Refer to game land map).

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine-and-hardwood.

Special Equipment Needs: In addition to normal hunting gear, the following items may be helpful: • GPS, binoculars, compass, topographical map, blind, bicycle.

Game Land: Harris Acreage: 14,090

Tracts: N/A

General Location: East of Sanford, west of Holly Springs.

Closest Municipalities: Apex, Cary (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Chatham, Harnett, and Wake

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35º 36’ 29.1” N 78º 56’ 20.6” W

Camping Allowed: No

Closest Boat Access Area: There are two Commission boating access areas located on Harris Reservoir (Refer to game land map).

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine-and-hardwood, open fields.

Special Equipment Needs: In addition to normal hunting gear, the following items may be helpful: • GPS, binoculars, compass, topographical map, blind, bicycle.

Game Land: Jordan Acreage: 40,595

Tracts: N/A

General Location: Southwest of Durham, southeast of Chapel Hill, west of Cary, east of Pittsboro.

Closest Municipalities: Chapel Hill, Durham, and Cary (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Wake, Durham, and Chatham

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35º 47’ 59.9” N 79º 0’ 59.5” W

Camping Allowed: No

Closest Boat Access Area: There is one Commission boating access area located on Jordan Lake (Refer to game land map).

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine-and-hardwood, open fields.

Special Equipment Needs: In addition to normal hunting gear, the following items may be helpful: • GPS, binoculars, compass, topographical map, blind, bicycle.

74 Refer to the N.C. Inland Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Regulations Digest for regulations and local laws.