While a primary objective of the Carolina Sandhills Refuge is to provide protection for all species of wildlife, the harvest of surplus animals is viewed as a tool to manage wildlife populations. Hunting on the Refuge must be in accordance with all applicable State regulations and special refuge regulations. A special refuge permit is required for all hunts. Permits are free for all hunts except the turkey hunt, which requires a special quota hunt permit. This permit must be carried at all times while hunting, and is not valid until signed.
Permits are non-transferable.
Camping, overnight parking, open fires, and littering are prohibited. The refuge is open for prehunt scouting year-round during daylight hours only. Hunter access roads will be opened the weekend before each deer hunt. Weapons and dogs are not allowed on the Refuge during scouting. Dogs are permitted for bird hunting and for hunting raccoon and opossum at night only.