News Release

Upcoming Cumberland hunt fees waived for veterans

Date: November 4, 2021
Contact: Michael Seibert, 912 882 4336

St. Marys (GA) – Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the public with an opportunity to hunt within the Wilderness six times per year. In honor of the veterans who have served our country, the park’s $35 registration fee for the hunt scheduled for November 9-11^th will be waived for veterans. Veterans only need to show a valid veteran ID when checking in for the hunt and refunds will be made through Pay.gov for those eligible.

“This is a small way we can recognize the selflessness of veterans who put country ahead of themselves. We are happy to honor their service with this offer.” said Gary Ingram, Superintendent.

All hunters for this hunt and the remaining hunts must register on-line in advance up until two-days prior to the start of each hunt. Registration is $35 per hunter except for the Adult/Child hunt, which is $35 per adult/child pair. Again, veteran’s $35 registration fee for the November 9-11^th hunt will be refunded via Pay.gov. Information about how to register can be found on the park website at www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/managed-hunts.htm.

The remaining dates for hunts follow those of Georgia Department of Natural Resources and are as follows:

Hunt Type	Date	Game	Age
Primitive Weapons	November 9,10,11 - 2021	Hog and Deer	14 and over
Primitive Weapons	December 7,8,9 - 2021	Hog and Deer	14 and over
Adult/Child	December 20&21 - 2021	Hog and Deer	Ages 10 - 17
Modern Weapons	January 4,5,6 - 2022	Hog Only	14 and Over
Modern Weapons	January 25,26,27 - 2022	Hog Only	14 and Over

Transportation to Cumberland Island is by passenger ferry or private boat. The hunt passenger ferry departs from the National Park Service dock in St Marys at 10:00 AM on the Monday before the hunt start date. The return ferry departs Plum Orchard dock at 10:30 AM on the Friday after the hunt ends. The ferry for the parent/child hunt departs on Sunday and returns on Wednesday. The round-trip fare is $50.00. Once hunters receive the confirmation of their hunting registration, they must call the ferry office to book ferry passage to the island in advance of the hunt. Please specify the 10 AM Hunt ferry. The ferry reservation number is 877-860-6787 or 912-882-4335.

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