Situated along the Pee Dee River in North Carolina, Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge includes 8,500 acres, and has a diverse landscape. The distinct habitats include bottomland hardwood forests, pine forests, mixed pine-hardwood forests, croplands, old fields, wetlands and open waters.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeking Public Comment on Hunt Permit Fees

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is accepting written public comments on proposed increases to quota hunt fees at Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge.

Pee Dee NWR charges a fee for quota deer and turkey hunts under the authority of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA). The Refuge retains revenues generated on site and uses the proceeds to cover the costs of the program, such as signs, law enforcement, and improvements to public infrastructure. The Refuge currently charges $12.50/permit per hunt. This price has not changed since the permit system was put in place in 2005. 

The Service is proposing to maintain the turkey lottery application fee of $5/applicant and increase the permit fee for quota deer and quota turkey (if drawn in the lottery) to $15/hunter. This fee modification is being proposed to offset administrative costs of the online platform used for the lottery and permit system and to support the overall hunting experience at Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. You may submit written comments by mail or email to Pee Dee NWR, 5770 Highway 52 North Wadesboro, NC 28170, or email to [email protected]. All comments must be received by June 9, 2026. Questions? Please contact the Refuge at 704-694-4424 or [email protected]. All comments will be reviewed and considered before a final decision is made.

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National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings, Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge provides numerous recreation opportunities to thousands of visitors every year. People enjoy viewing the diverse wildlife, whether boating, driving or hiking. Regulation of recreation activities allow for public enjoyment of the refuge while still protecting the wildlife and habitats.

Location and Contact Information

      About Us

      Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge is located in both Anson and Richmond Counties in south-central North Carolina just six miles north of Wadesboro. The refuge was established as a migratory bird sanctuary, specifically to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Peak populations of waterfowl in the fall and winter can exceed 10,000 birds, with the majority being mallards, ring-necked ducks and wood ducks. 

      What We Do

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      Wildlife conservation is at the heart of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It drives everything on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands and waters managed within the Refuge System, from the purposes for which a national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
      A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

      Learn more about national wildlife refuge       is established to the recreational activities offered to the resource management tools used. Using conservation best practices, the Refuge System manages Service lands and waters to help ensure the survival of native wildlife species. Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge protects and manages a variety of habitats to provide safe resting and feeding areas for ducks and geese each winter. 

      Our Species

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      Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of natural habitat types. These habitat types are closely associated with soil drainage and the frequency of fire on the landscape. The fish and wildlife species found on the refuge are closely connected to the habitat, each other, soil textures, depth of the water tables, and flooding frequency on the refuge.

      Our Library

      Visit our digital library to find brochures and other refuge documents.

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      Pee Dee NWR General Brochure
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      Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National wildlife refuges provide many opportunities for you to help your community and fish and wildlife by doing what you love.