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Closest Municipalities: Brevard, Sapphire, Cashiers (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Transylvania and Jackson

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35º 03’ 26” N 82º 57’ 06” W

Camping Allowed: Primitive camping is allowed at designated sites on Toxaway Game Land. Local private camping may also be available.

Game Land Map: Refer to www.ncwildlife.org

General Terrain Characteristics: Habitat is southern Appalachian hardwoods with natural white pine stands. Several good trout streams on property. Toxaway Game Land is very rugged and steep property with limited road access.

Special Equipment and Planning Needs: In addition to normal hunting gear, the following items may be helpful:

• The area is bordered by Gorges State Park and access to the main Auger Hole Rd. is available only by traveling on Chestnut Mountain Rd. through the state park to Turkey Pen Gap. Access is available to Toxaway Game Land and the South Carolina Crossroads Wildlife Management Area through the main entrance to Gorges State Park off N.C. Hwy. 281. • GPS, waterproof leather boots with lug soles, binoculars, topographical map, compass, game hauler or backpack.

Deer:

• White-tailed deer population is fair to poor. Numbers limited by lack of quality early-successional habitat.

• Coyotes, bobcats, and feral hogs can be taken during permit deer hunts.

Disabled:

• Contact Gorges State Park at 828-966-9099 several days ahead of the scheduled hunt to obtain updated information on the condition of the Chestnut Mountain Access Rd.

Game Land: Tuttle Educational State Forest Acreage: 300

Tracts: Tracts/Zones will be clearly posted on orientation day.

General Location: Playmore Beach Rd.–2 miles west of Hwy. 18 near Burke/Caldwell County line.

Closest Municipalities: Lenoir, Morganton (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Caldwell

GPS Coordinates (NAD 83): 35º 50’ 98” N 81º 38’ 39” W

Camping Allowed: N/A

Closest Boat Access Area: John’s River Access Hwy. 18

General Terrain Characteristics: Rolling foothills with upland mature hardwood/pine mixture and 10–15 year old pine regeneration.

Game Land: Warrior Creek Recreational Area Acreage: 850

Tracts: N/A

General Location: Approximately 5 miles west of Wilkesboro.

Closest Municipalities: Wilkesboro (Lodging available in municipalities)

County: Wilkes

GPS Coordinates: N/A

Camping Allowed: No

Closest Boat Access Area: N/A

Game Land Map: N/A

General Terrain Characteristics: Upland hardwoods, mixed pines and hardwoods, pines and open habitats with excellent road access throughout the designated hunting area.

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