Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

Cause Area

  • Animals
  • Environment
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

85 Mattamuskeet RoadSwan Quarter, NC 27885 United States
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Mission Statement

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge falls under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of Interior. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habits for the continuing benefit of the American people. We will continue to be a leader in fish and wildlife conservation, a stewards of lands and natural resources.

Description

Mattamuskeet Lake, at about 40,000 acres, is the largest natural
lake in North Carolina, and has about 10,000 acres of surrounding woodlands and water
impoundments. Each winter we are home to thousands of migrating tundra swans, snow
geese, Canada geese, and a wide variety of ducks. The waterfowl leaves in February-
March. The refuge then becomes popular all spring, summer and fall for fishing and
crabbing. Located in Hyde County (eastern North Carolina), the refuge is an easy drive
to the ocean or some of our larger near-by towns. If you like rustic, rural, picturesque surroundings,
away from bright city lights, we're just the place for you.

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