Activities
Hunting
The main objective of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is to provide a safe habitat for all species. Hunting and harvesting the surplus of animals is one tool utilized to control the population of some species of big game and waterfowl. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge manages its hunt through a permit system. For specific hunting regulations, visit the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries.
Visitors Center
The Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center opened in October 2003. Visitors can go to the center to purchase passes, pick up maps, and ask questions that can be answered by the staff of the refuge. The visitor center was built with several sources of sustainable and renewable energy. Geothermal energy provides heating and cooling to the building while solar panels on the roof also provide energy. The floors and ceiling are made from recycled materials such as tires, bamboo, and aspen wood#. There is a variety of exhibits within the center that gives information to visitors such as the history of the refuge and what plants and animals can be found within the refuge. The Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center is open seven days a week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Spring, Fall, and Winter and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the Summer.
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
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Fees go towards lifeguard services, trail and beach maintenance, facility improvements, and activities and programs for visitors.
Fee Information
| Daily Pass | $8.00 |
| Weekly Pass | $15.00 |
| Chincoteague NWR Annual Pass (one year) | $30.00 |
| Federal Duck Stamp | $15.00 |
| Federal Duck Stamp+Beach Parking | $30.00 |
| Interagency Annual Pass | $80.00 |
| Senior Pass (62 Years and Up) | $10.00 Lifetime |
| Access Pass (Permanently Disabled Citizens) | Free |
| Over Sand Vehicle (One year) | $70.00 |
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