This Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) was written to guide management on Pelican Island NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Pelican Island NWR will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, information about plan development and the management direction, and strategies for implementation. Key planning issues include: wildlife management, habitat management, plants, visitor services, Refuge administration, land protection, and cultural resources.