The Wildlife Resources Commission has proposed requiring paid passes for recreational uses of state game lands, a plan that could improve safety during hunting season but may make access out of reach for large user groups.
Holly Shelter Game Land
Fire in Holly Shelter Game Land grows to 2,000 acres
The blaze, which officials now call the Juniper Road Two Fire, was caused by a lightning strike Tuesday deep in the interior of the game lands.
Firefighters battle 150-acre Holly Shelter Game Land blaze
Pender County Emergency Management and N.C. Forest Service officials say the fire is under investigation.
Holly Shelter Ablaze in Wildflowers
A wild fire devastated a portion of the Holly Shelter Game Lands in Pender County last year, but it’s still a refuge for rare plants, diminutive gopher frogs and native butterflies.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
A detailed map, a GPS and a good compass would come in handy for a walk in the Holly Shelter Game Land in Pender County.