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BURGAW, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2015) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is holding a public meeting on Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., in Burgaw to seek input in developing a management plan for Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land.
The meeting will be held at the Pender County Cooperative Extension Office, which is located at 801 South Walker Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425.
Wildlife Commission staff will use public input from the meeting to help guide management and user activities on Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land for the next 10 years. This game land, which totals 7,190 acres, comprises four tracts of land. The Canetuck Tract borders the Black River and is 900 acres in size. The Roan Island Tract is bordered by both the Black and Cape Fear rivers and totals 2,755 acres. The Bellhammon Tract (2,640 acres) and the Shaw Swamp Tract (895 acres) are located on the Northeast Cape Fear River. All tracts are located in Pender County with the exception of approximately 1,000 acres of the Bellhammon Tract in New Hanover County. This game land is best known for its excellent semi-permanent wetlands that provide critical habitat for many fish and wildlife species.
“We are seeking input from all users of the Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land and others who are interested in how the property is managed,” said Lands Program Manager Isaac Harrold. “This meeting is not just for hunters and anglers. It is for wildlife watchers and photographers, birding groups, hikers, and others who have interest in Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land. Everyone is encouraged to provide input.”
The Wildlife Commission also is accepting comments and suggestions from people who do not attend the meeting. Beginning Nov. 30, comments regarding the Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land Management Plan can be submitted at www.ncwildlife.org. Click on “Comment on Game Land Plans” from the scrolling icons at bottom of page. Comments also can be e-mailed anytime to gamelandplan@ncwildlife.org. Type “Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land” on the subject line.