Calendar

Jul
18
Sun
The Offical 912 Car & Bike Show
Jul 18 all-day
Jul
23
Fri
Afternoon Kayak
Jul 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake.
Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-register at Visitor Center.

Tour will be canceled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Jul
30
Fri
Meet the Turtles
Jul 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come learn about the turtles that call our Interpretive Center their home then choose a craft to make.
Limited to 8 people, minimum 4. Pre-register at Visitor Center by noon on the day preceding the event date.

Social distancing required $2 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Afternoon Kayak
Jul 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake.
Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-register at Visitor Center.

Tour will be canceled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Meteor Showers
Jul 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join our Naturalist as we watch the dual meteor showers occurring tonight. Limit: 15 people, ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at Visitor Center by noon on the day preceding the event date.

Bring binoculars, a flashlight, and a blanket or lawn chair.

Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 912-287-4900

Jul
31
Sat
Back to School Party
Jul 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a Back to School celebration: games, animal exhibits, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more.
Limit: 15 students, minimum 4. Register at Visitor Center by noon on the day preceding the event date. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
2
Mon
Saturn at Opposition
Aug 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we use the telescope to get an up-close look at our beautiful ringed planet, Saturn, and a few of its brightest moons.
Bring binoculars, bottled water, insect repellent, and a blanket or camp chair. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
6
Fri
Afternoon Kayak
Aug 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake.
Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-register at Visitor Center.

Tour will be canceled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Meteor Showers
Aug 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join our Naturalist as we watch the dual meteor showers occurring tonight. Limit: 15 people, ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at Visitor Center by noon on the day preceding the event date.

Bring binoculars, a flashlight, and a blanket or lawn chair.

Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 912-287-4900

Aug
7
Sat
Birthday Party for Smokey
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Smokey the Bear is coming to Laura S. Walker State Park to celebrate his 77th Birthday. Join us at the Interpretive Center for games and crafts.
Pre-register at the Visitor Center. 912-287-4900 $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Game Time
Aug 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Game Time
Aug 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Meteor Showers & S’mores
Aug 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we gather around the campfire to roast s’mores while we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, flashlight, bottled water, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
12
Thu
Perseids Meteor Showers
Aug 12 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, bottled water, a flashlight, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
13
Fri
Movie Night
Aug 13 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for movies under the stars. Limited to 15 people, minimum of 4. Bring bottled water, insect repellent, and a blanket or chair.
Pre-registration is required by noon one day prior to the event; call or stop by Visitor Center.
Social distancing is required. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
14
Sat
Archery at the Park
Aug 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us during one of three sessions for a time of recreational archery.
Limited to three people for each session.
Pre-register at Visitors Center by noon on the day preceding the event date. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Game Time
Aug 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Game Time
Aug 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Meteor Showers & S’mores
Aug 14 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we gather around the campfire to roast s’mores while we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, flashlight, bottled water, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
15
Sun
HUNTING dates Small Game Firearms (Quail, Rabbit, & Squirrel Only)
Aug 15 all-day

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-2022 Hunt Season Dates

Folkston, GA….Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of many refugees in the United States that offer hunting opportunities to the visiting public. The primary objective of a national wildlife refuge is to provide habitat for the conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. Public hunting opportunities are a way to provide recreational opportunities and permit the use of a valuable resource. Public hunting on the Okefenokee NWR is permitted in three areas: the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, the Pocket, and the Cowhouse Unit during certain seasons each year. All hunters must possess all applicable Georgia hunting licenses in accordance with state regulations. Hunters may view the refuge-specific hunt brochure (available online at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee) for additional hunt regulations and information.

Suwannee Canal Recreation Area
Deer and Feral Hog Lottery Quota Hunt, located near Folkston. The dates of this hunt are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23 (5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). A total of 40 permits will be awarded for the hunt, 10 of which will be reserved for mobility-impaired hunters (i.e. confined to a wheelchair) and/or youth hunters (ages 16 and under). Mobility-impaired and youth hunter dates are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23. Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter drawn for Chesser Island can have one escort to assist with their hunt. The escorts of these individuals are authorized to hunt under the same permit. Hunters are required to use shotguns or muzzleloaders only. Deer taken do not count against the state limit and a special refuge tag will be provided upon check-out for each deer taken.

Pocket Unit Hunt
Deer and Feral Hog Archery Only, located near Fargo. The dates of this hunt are September 11 – November 7, 2021, in accordance with State regulations. All hunters must sign in and out each day of the hunt. All stands must be removed daily.
Contact Stephen C. Foster State Park at 912 637-5274 for an early exit to the hunt area if you are staying in the park overnight.

Cowhouse Unit Hunt
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNA) is managing deer, feral hog, small game, and turkey hunts on Cowhouse Island in conjunction with their Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunts. Hunters on this portion of the refuge are limited to foot and bicycle traffic only. No dogs are allowed except for hunting quail. Sign-in and check-in at Dixon Memorial WMA. Regulations and information may be obtained by calling (229) 426-5267 or at www.gohuntgeorgia.com and http://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.

Aug
16
Mon
HUNTING dates Small Game Firearms (Quail, Rabbit, & Squirrel Only)
Aug 16 all-day

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-2022 Hunt Season Dates

Folkston, GA….Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of many refugees in the United States that offer hunting opportunities to the visiting public. The primary objective of a national wildlife refuge is to provide habitat for the conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. Public hunting opportunities are a way to provide recreational opportunities and permit the use of a valuable resource. Public hunting on the Okefenokee NWR is permitted in three areas: the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, the Pocket, and the Cowhouse Unit during certain seasons each year. All hunters must possess all applicable Georgia hunting licenses in accordance with state regulations. Hunters may view the refuge-specific hunt brochure (available online at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee) for additional hunt regulations and information.

Suwannee Canal Recreation Area
Deer and Feral Hog Lottery Quota Hunt, located near Folkston. The dates of this hunt are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23 (5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). A total of 40 permits will be awarded for the hunt, 10 of which will be reserved for mobility-impaired hunters (i.e. confined to a wheelchair) and/or youth hunters (ages 16 and under). Mobility-impaired and youth hunter dates are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23. Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter drawn for Chesser Island can have one escort to assist with their hunt. The escorts of these individuals are authorized to hunt under the same permit. Hunters are required to use shotguns or muzzleloaders only. Deer taken do not count against the state limit and a special refuge tag will be provided upon check-out for each deer taken.

Pocket Unit Hunt
Deer and Feral Hog Archery Only, located near Fargo. The dates of this hunt are September 11 – November 7, 2021, in accordance with State regulations. All hunters must sign in and out each day of the hunt. All stands must be removed daily.
Contact Stephen C. Foster State Park at 912 637-5274 for an early exit to the hunt area if you are staying in the park overnight.

Cowhouse Unit Hunt
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNA) is managing deer, feral hog, small game, and turkey hunts on Cowhouse Island in conjunction with their Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunts. Hunters on this portion of the refuge are limited to foot and bicycle traffic only. No dogs are allowed except for hunting quail. Sign-in and check-in at Dixon Memorial WMA. Regulations and information may be obtained by calling (229) 426-5267 or at www.gohuntgeorgia.com and http://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.

Aug
17
Tue
HUNTING dates Small Game Firearms (Quail, Rabbit, & Squirrel Only)
Aug 17 all-day

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-2022 Hunt Season Dates

Folkston, GA….Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of many refugees in the United States that offer hunting opportunities to the visiting public. The primary objective of a national wildlife refuge is to provide habitat for the conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. Public hunting opportunities are a way to provide recreational opportunities and permit the use of a valuable resource. Public hunting on the Okefenokee NWR is permitted in three areas: the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, the Pocket, and the Cowhouse Unit during certain seasons each year. All hunters must possess all applicable Georgia hunting licenses in accordance with state regulations. Hunters may view the refuge-specific hunt brochure (available online at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee) for additional hunt regulations and information.

Suwannee Canal Recreation Area
Deer and Feral Hog Lottery Quota Hunt, located near Folkston. The dates of this hunt are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23 (5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). A total of 40 permits will be awarded for the hunt, 10 of which will be reserved for mobility-impaired hunters (i.e. confined to a wheelchair) and/or youth hunters (ages 16 and under). Mobility-impaired and youth hunter dates are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23. Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter drawn for Chesser Island can have one escort to assist with their hunt. The escorts of these individuals are authorized to hunt under the same permit. Hunters are required to use shotguns or muzzleloaders only. Deer taken do not count against the state limit and a special refuge tag will be provided upon check-out for each deer taken.

Pocket Unit Hunt
Deer and Feral Hog Archery Only, located near Fargo. The dates of this hunt are September 11 – November 7, 2021, in accordance with State regulations. All hunters must sign in and out each day of the hunt. All stands must be removed daily.
Contact Stephen C. Foster State Park at 912 637-5274 for an early exit to the hunt area if you are staying in the park overnight.

Cowhouse Unit Hunt
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNA) is managing deer, feral hog, small game, and turkey hunts on Cowhouse Island in conjunction with their Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunts. Hunters on this portion of the refuge are limited to foot and bicycle traffic only. No dogs are allowed except for hunting quail. Sign-in and check-in at Dixon Memorial WMA. Regulations and information may be obtained by calling (229) 426-5267 or at www.gohuntgeorgia.com and http://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.