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Closest Boat Access Area:

Weldon, Edwards Ferry (north of Scotland Neck on N.C. Hwy. 258), Hamilton

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Habitats are a mix of farm fields, wooded swamp, bottomland hardwood, pine and hardwood plantation.

Special Equipment Needs: In addition to normal hunting gear, the following items may be helpful: • GPS, hip boots, binoculars, topographical map, portable stand/blind, waders, game hauler or backpack, compass, bicycle, boat and outboard motor for access to some tracts.

Waterfowl FAQ:

• Do I need a boat to access my hunt area? Some areas require a boat and some areas are accessible on foot or by vehicle.

• Can I harvest a tundra swan on my hunt? Yes, however you must possess a valid tundra swan permit.

• Will I be assigned a location to hunt? No, you may hunt anywhere on the tract(s) listed on your permit.

Small Game FAQ:

• Can I dove hunt on Upper Roanoke River Wetlands? Yes, you can hunt dove on tracts of the Upper Roanoke River Wetlands with a valid Roanoke River Wetlands small game permit. Refer to the Small Game section of this guide. All dove hunting regulations apply. • Are there restrictions on what I can harvest with my small game permit? No.

Game Land: Rockfish Creek Acreage: 2,685

Tracts: N/A

General Location: 3.8 miles northwest of Raeford.

Closest Municipalities: Raeford (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Hoke

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35º 1’ 0.52” N 79º 18’ 39.1” W

Camping Allowed: No

Closest Boat Access Area: N/A

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Upland pine ridges, thick pocosin drainages.

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

Game Land: Sandhills Acreage: 63,000

Tracts: N/A

General Location: 12 miles south of Aberdeen and 15 miles north of Rockingham off U.S. Hwy. 1.

Closest Municipalities: Southern Pines, Rockingham (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Moore, Richmond, Scotland, and Hoke

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35º 0’ 50.15” N 79º 33’ 57.98” W

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

Closest Boat Access Area: Boat access on Sandhills Game Land is available at Broadacres Lake, Crawford Lake, Baggett’s Lake, Scotland Lake, Gum Swamp Lake, Kinney-Cameron Lake, and Indian Camp Lake.

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Upland pine ridges, thick pocosin drainages, open fields.

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

Disabled FAQ:

• Will I be assigned a location to hunt? No, your permit allows you to hunt anywhere on Sandhills Game Land.

• Can I hunt in the Archery Zone with this permit? You may hunt in the Archery Zone, however you may not use anything other than archery equipment in this area.

Game Land: Second Creek Acreage: 1,111

Tracts: N/A

General Location: 5 miles west of Salisbury.

Closest Municipalities: Salisbury, Statesville, Mooresville (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Rowan

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35º 39’ 47.32” N 80º 40’ 22.93” W

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