Island Deliveries

Lately you can’t go anywhere on Hatteras Island without becoming entangled in conversation lamenting the recent court decision regarding beach access and its resulting closures. But, why wouldn’t it be in the forefront of our minds? These recent events will have a trickle down effect on all of us whether we live in Hatteras or just visit. I worry about the state of our economy and our very livelihoods. Yesterday the Bodie Island Spit in Oregon Inlet, Cape Point in Buxton, and the South Point of Ocracoke were all closed not only to ORV access, but to pedestrian traffic as well. These closures were a result of the discovery of plover and tern nests. Already the consent decree stated that as of May 1st all of Hatteras beaches would be closed to night driving between the hours of 10pm to 6am. This will most certainly have a devastating effect on the fishing sect of the tourist population as all of these closures took place at prime fishing spots.

It has been an emotionally charged couple of months in Hatteras as we anxiously await new news.

Here are a few links to learn more & keep up-to-date with beach closure info, other Hatteras news, & to join in the discussion:

• Island Free Press
• Red Drum Tackle Forums
• OBX Connection Forums
• Outer Banks Preservation Association
• North Carolina Beach Buggy Association

Photo by Don Bowers

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