Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of the City of Virginia Beach. The refuge was established in 1938 to protect and provide habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl.
The Service manages more than 560 national wildlife refuges, rep-resenting the most comprehensive wildlife habitat management effort in the world. The Service also manages national fish hatcher-ies, enforces federal wildlife laws and international treaty obligations and provides leadership in habitat protection.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Passes are available at Refuge Fee Booth from April - October. Additionally, passes are available year-round at the Visitor Center, located at 4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Please call (757)301-7329 ext. 3106 to schedule an appointment.
Wildlife watching at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
The time of year will dictate the wildlife you may see – we recommend visiting every season! Several viewing platforms are located throughout the refuge on the Raptor, Sunset Point Overlook, Kuralt and Dune trails.
The Raptor Trail and Kuralt Trail give views of Back Bay. Portions of the interior dikes are also open seasonally, providing hiking or biking access to False Cape State Park.
Hunting at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Since 1985, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge has hosted a white-tailed deer hunt to keep the population of this native species in balance. The hunt is concurrent with one at False Cape State Park, south of the refuge.
Fishing at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
The unique location of Back Bay Refuge provides for diverse fishing opportunities. Freshwater fishing is available on the Back Bay and in the D-Pool fishing area. Handicapped parking is provided adjacent to the D-pool dock.
Biking at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Approximately seven miles of trail and beach are available for hiking and/or bicycling at the refuge. The Raptor, Sunset Point Overlook, Kuralt, Seaside and Dune boardwalk trails are all hiking only trails.
Back Bay Bash | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...
2024年6月1日 · Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is kicking off the summer with the Back Bay Bash and Saturday, June 1! There will be fun for all ages at this free event, including kayak demos, a surf fishing clinic, freshwater fishing clinic, guided walks and more.
Snakes frogs and turtles at Back Bay Refuge | FWS.gov
2022年8月30日 · Reptiles and amphibians at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia are the subject of the Snakes, Frogs and Turtles guided walk.