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Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Turkey Hunt Lottery

Mc Bee, North Carolina · Chesterfield County · Permit

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Turkey Hunt Lottery

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High72°F
Avg Low55°F
Peak Rain Chance33%
Humidity77%
UV (avg)4
Today
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Rain
75°/54°
💧 4%🌬 9mph
↑ 6:44 AM ↓ 5:24 PM
Thu
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Overcast
77°/62°
💧 14%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:44 AM ↓ 5:23 PM
Fri
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Rain Showers
72°/62°
💧 33%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:45 AM ↓ 5:22 PM
Sat
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Overcast
70°/53°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:46 AM ↓ 5:22 PM
Sun
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Overcast
64°/46°
🌬 12mph
↑ 6:47 AM ↓ 5:21 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

Photos

A hunter displays harvested turkey in front of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge sign at the refuge check station.
A hunter displays harvested turkey in front of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge sign at the refuge check station. — Allyne Askins/USFWS
A hunter displays a turkey he harvested in front of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge sign at the refuge check station.
A hunter displays a turkey he harvested in front of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge sign at the refuge check station. — Allyne Askins/USFWS
Two hunters display harvested turkeys in front of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge sign at the refuge check station.
Two hunters display harvested turkeys in front of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge sign at the refuge check station. — Allyne Askins/USFWS
Grasses and wildflowers beneath a longleaf pine canopy provide ideal habitat for wildlife at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge.
Grasses and wildflowers beneath a longleaf pine canopy provide ideal habitat for wildlife at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. — Allyne Askins/USFWS
A father and son pose with their harvested wild turkey at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge.
A father and son pose with their harvested wild turkey at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. — submitted by Michael Robinson to the USFWS

Plan Your Visit to Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Turkey Hunt Lottery

Heading to Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Turkey Hunt Lottery? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Turkey Hunt Lottery?

No central reservation system listed for Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Turkey Hunt Lottery. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/5222222) for the latest entry policy and availability.

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