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Blackbeard Island is a 5,618-acre island located in McIntosh County near Sapelo Island, named in honor of infamous 18th-century pirate Edward Teach, best known as Blackbeard, who is purported to have buried hidden treasure somewhere on the island.

Today, the island is protected as Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge, only accessible to the public via boat, kayak, or guided tour excursion.

As one of seven area refuges administered by the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the refuge protects significant populations of native flora and fauna, including important populations of shorebirds and migratory birds.

The refuge is open to the public daily between sunrise and sunset throughout the year, with the exception of two three-day hunts hosted annually, open to licensed hunters with advance registration.

Popular visitor activities include hiking, biking, photography, and wildlife watching, with saltwater surf and creek fishing allowed with permits.

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