Bear Island Wildlife Management Area is owned and operated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The 12,021 - acre property consists of 5,385 acres of managed wetlands, 5,005 acres of tidal marsh, 1,227 acres of woodlands and 404 acres of agricultural lands.
The area is managed to provide quality habitat for wintering waterfowl, and other wetland wildlife including threatened and endangered species such as woodstorks and bald eagles; to provide habitat for upland game and nongame species; and to provide recreational opportunities for the hunting and nonhunting public.
Public hunting on the WMA includes waterfowl (by special drawing only), white-tailed deer, mourning dove and small game. The diverse area provides excellent bird watching, attracting waterfowl, bald eagles, wading birds, shore birds and song birds. Two observation platforms and miles of dikes provide access. The area is open for general public visitation in designated areas from January 21 - October 31, Monday - Saturday. Telephone: (843) 844-8957. Address: SCDNR, 585 Donnelley Dr., Green Pond, SC 29446.
Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 426 (109-C Benson Street)
Walterboro, SC 29488
Phone: (843) 549-9595
Fax: (843) 549-5775
E-mail: info@walterboro.org