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Special Use Permits
Some commercial, recreational, or research activities are allowed on national wildlife refuges only with a special use permit issued by the local office, and are subject to specific conditions and fees. This permit requirement is meant to ensure that all activities at the federal site are compatible with the refuge’s congressionally mandated wildlife conservation goals. Special use permits may limit the scope, timing and location of the activity, as determined by the refuge where the activity would take place.
Prospective permit holders may fill out the corresponding permit application, sign it, and return it to the refuge for processing. Please submit by email to okefenokee@fws.gov. The permit is not valid until approved and signed by a refuge official. Allow for 30 working days to process the permit.
General Activity Special Use Application
For fishing tournaments, educational activity, special events, and other miscellaneous events or any activity not mentioned elsewhere on this page.
General Activities Special Use Application
Commercial Activities Special Use Application
For commercial activities such as overnight guiding, day-use guiding hunters, anglers, or other outdoor users; for commercial filming (audio, video, and photographic products of a monetary value).
Commercial Special Use Application
Research and Monitoring Special Use Application
For research and monitoring activities by students, universities, or other non-FWS organizations.
Research and Monitoring Special Use Application
Related: Filming Activities in the National Wildlife Refuge System
