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GPS Coordinates (NAD 83):

35 52’ 44.70”N 77 01’ 37.55”W Kuralt Trail Parking on Hwy. 17 35 54’ 49.46”N 76 43’ 18.57”W Hwy. 45 Boat Ramp 35 59’ 3.42”N 77 11’ 30.04”W Indian Creek 35 56’ 27.87”N 77 07’ 58.21”W Black Gut 35 56’ 38.20”N 77 04’ 17.76”W Coniotte Creek

35 56’ 17.22”N 77 07’ 40.70”W Upper end of Company Swamp on the river

Camping Allowed: Yes, primitive camping is allowed only for permitted hunters within 100 yards of the river on Askew, Conine Island, Broadneck and Company Swamp tracts. Camping is allowed one day prior to the hunt on the tract for which the hunter is drawn.

Closest Boat Access Area: Hamilton, Williamston and Plymouth

Refuge Regulations & Map: Refer to www.fws.gov/roanokeriver/reg.html for regulations and www.ncwildife.org for a map.

General Terrain Characteristics: Bottomland hardwood swamps, cypress-gum swamps, ridges, and mixed plantations.

Special Equipment Needs: In addition to normal hunting gear, the following items may be helpful: • GPS, compass, hip boots, insect repellent, topographical map, boat for some locations.

Regulations: Hunters should read the regulations below when applying for permit hunts on Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge because regulations vary between state and federally owned areas. The regulations listed below supplement the general regulations that govern hunting on federal wildlife refuge areas as set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations. Hunting will be in accordance with applicable state regulations and the following special refuge regulations are conditions of the permit:

• All refuge hunters under 16 years of age must have successfully completed a hunter safety course and must be supervised by an adult at least 21 years of age. The adult must remain within sight and easy voice contact of the underage hunter.

• Adults may supervise up to two youths on Small Game and Waterfowl Hunts and only one youth on Big Game Hunts.

• The supervising adult cannot carry or possess a gun during the Youth Hunts. • All campﬁres must be controlled and attended.

• All refuge users must practice a “pack-it-in, pack-it-out” litter policy. • Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.

• No motorized equipment, except a boat with an outboard motor is permitted; all-terrain vehicles are not permitted.

• The use of dogs to run deer is prohibited. • Human driving of deer is prohibited.

• The use of ﬂagging or reﬂective tape, paint, tacks, or other trail markers is prohibited. Painted clothespins, or clothespins with reﬂective tape or tacks attached may be used, but must be removed at the end of each hunt.

• Only portable stands are permitted and must be removed after each hunt.

• It is unlawful to drive a nail, spike or other metal object into a tree or hunt from a tree into which a metal object has been driven, including screw-in steps. • Nontoxic shot is required in taking all small game with shotguns. • There are no additional refuge application or permit fees required.

• Can I scout the area prior to my hunt? Yes, permit recipients may scout on days when scheduled hunts do not occur.

• Can I drive on the area? You can drive on roads open to vehicular use. Roads posted with signs or closed by gates are closed to vehicular trafﬁc. • Can I use an ATV on the refuge? No.

• Can I bring a non-permitted person with me to observe my hunt? No, you must possess a valid hunt permit.

• Can a non-permitted person camp even if that person is not going to participate in hunting activities? No, camping is allowed only for permitted hunters.

• Broadneck Swamp and Company Swamp tracts are only accessible by boat. • Town Swamp is accessible by vehicle from Broad Neck Rd. (Refer to game land map). • Hunters are not allowed to access the Broadneck Swamp unit through the Town Swamp unit, nor access the Town Swamp unit through the Broadneck unit. • Conine Island & the Askew Tract can be accessed by boat or from U.S. 17.

• Great & Goodman Islands and Hampton Swamp are located near the mouth of the Roanoke River and are best accessed by boat from the N.C. 45 or Plymouth boating access areas.

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