St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge spans 12,492 acres across two islands and mainland tracts, providing diverse habitats for numerous wildlife species along the Gulf coast.

Native Americans inhabited St. Vincent Island starting from 240 CE, with the Chine people utilizing their coastal navigation skills in this region.

The refuge maintains traditional hunting practices through annual primitive hunts managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to control animal populations.

Access to the refuge requires boat transportation, with the nearest public launch point located 22 miles west of Apalachicola at County Road 30-B.

The refuge serves as a breeding facility for endangered red wolves, whose pups are transferred to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.

Location: Florida

Inception: 1968

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/St_Vincent

GPS coordinates: 29.64440,-85.12980

Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:37