U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Introduction Hunt Register Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is one of over Each archery hunter must check-in at the camping site on 560 National Wildlife Refuges. The primary objective Bulls before setting up camp and/or starting to hunt. of a National Wildlife Refuge is to provide habitat for A register will be available and each hunter is required to the conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. record his/her name and address. Hunters under 16 must Cape Romain The harvest of surplus animals is one tool used to be accompanied by an adult and must present a hunter manage wildlife populations. Carefully managed hunts safety certificate. The register will be available, starting maintain wildlife populations at a level compatible at 9 am on the Sunday preceding each hunt, and on each National Wildlife Refuge with the environment, provide wholesome recreational hunting day. opportunities, and permit the use of a valuable renewable Hunting Regulations resource. Hunters may camp in the designated camping area on Bulls Island during the archery hunts from 9 am on the The regulations listed below supplement the general day preceding the hunt until noon on the day following the regulations which govern hunting on wildlife refuge areas hunt. Hunters are restricted to the camping area from as set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations. 7 pm until 4:30 am.

General Hunting Regulations Firearms and ammunition, motorized equipment, Hunting will be in accordance with applicable State crossbows, poison arrows, dogs, nails, paint and flagging regulations. are prohibited on the island. Hunting is prohibited within 100 feet of the designated interpretive trails and Hunters must have a signed hunt permit brochure on their Road. person while hunting. All deer must be checked out, prior to removal from the Each hunter under the age of sixteen must have island. successfully completed a state-approved hunter education course and be under the close supervision of a licensed Living trees and plants may not be damaged in any adult while hunting. manner, so plan your hunting equipment accordingly.

Hunting on Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is Only designated game species may be taken. Other wildlife permitted on approximately 16,500 acres of the refuge. may not be molested in any manner. Hunting areas are shown on the reverse map. Reminders Rail Hunts (rails only) Each hunter must make arrangements for his/her own Same as the State season, except hunting is not permitted transportation to and from the island. Remember, no Hunt Permit Valid for: on Sundays. See applicable seasons at www.dnr.sc.gov. provisions are sold on the island. Water and toilet facilities Big Game & Migratory Birds are the only amenities provided on the island. Motorized Non-toxic shot is required. equipment is not allowed on the island, except for special pre-approved circumstances. Private boats are prohibited Name: ______Firearms and dogs are permitted only in the rail hunting in the Refuge boat basins at Garris Landing and Bulls area which is posted on the map. Island. Address: ______

Hunters are required to familiarize themselves with Overnight parking is permitted at Garris I have read and understand the regulations Federal and State regulations regarding method of hunting, Landing during the archery hunts. governing hunting on Cape Romain NWR. weapons allowed, bag limits, etc. ______Archery Deer Hunts - Bulls Island There will be two 6-day hunts (Monday through Saturday) Signature beginning on the first Monday in November and the first Monday in December. This permit is valid only when signed by the hunter listed above. This permit is valid for the duration of Species and Limits: 1 antlered deer, unlimited antlerless the refuge hunt season. deer, and unlimited raccoons. All deer, regardless of sex, must be tagged. Tags will be provided by the Refuge. Do not litter! Date: ______Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge 5801 Highway 17 North SC 29429 Awendaw, 843/928 3264 http://southeast.fws.gov www.fws.gov/refuge/cape_romain U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 1 800/344 WILD August 2019 Atlantic

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