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Drone Rules for Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Townsend, Georgia (GA) • United States
5000 Wildlife Dr NW, Townsend, GA 31331, USA
Lat: 31.63 • Lng: -81.2857
Ground Not allowed Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Drone operations within Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge require authorization from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Refuge lands are managed for wildlife conservation and public recreation, and unauthorized drone use is prohibited within the mapped refuge boundary.


Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Drone Rule

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge is located near Townsend, Georgia and is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The refuge protects coastal marshes, freshwater wetlands, forest habitats, migratory birds, and other wildlife resources along Georgia's coast.

National Wildlife Refuge regulations prohibit launching, landing, or operating drones within Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge unless authorization has been granted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

This restriction applies throughout the mapped refuge boundary, including wildlife management areas, marsh habitats, observation areas, refuge roads, trails, visitor access points, and other refuge-managed lands.

Because Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge is managed primarily for wildlife conservation and protection of sensitive habitats, pilots should obtain authorization from refuge management before conducting drone operations within refuge boundaries.

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  • National Wildlife Refuge boundary. Drone launch, landing, and operation restricted within refuge-managed lands without authorization from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Rule sources
  • https://www.fws.gov/refuge/harris-neck — Official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service page for Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. Refuge lands are managed by USFWS and drone operations require authorization within refuge boundaries.
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