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  1. National Refuge Alligator
  2. National Refuge Archery Deer
  3. National Refuge Exotic
  4. National Refuge General Deer
National Refuge Alligator Download National Refuge Alligator Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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These hunts will take place on National Wildlife Refuge property. National Wildlife Refuge rules and regulations will apply. Hunts may or may not be supervised. Hunting units are open to scouting sunrise to sunset the day prior to the hunt period.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 03, 2026 – Apr 05, 2026
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s)
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Hook and Line
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $ 130.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 2806
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge Archery Deer Download National Refuge Archery Deer Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Successful hunters will be required to use tags from their hunting license for harvested deer. Hunts are conducted by National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) staff. NWR rules and regulations will apply. Hunts may or may not be supervised. Hunters have access to refuge 1.5 hours prior to official sunrise and 1 hour after legal shooting hours.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 09, 2025
Dec 12, 2025 – Dec 16, 2025
Dec 19, 2025 – Dec 23, 2025
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 13, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; This hunt will be conducted on Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 8 only.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 800
Fee per adult: $ 130.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 2307
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge Exotic Download National Refuge Exotic Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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These hunts will be conducted by National Wildlife Refuge staff. National Wildlife Refuge rules and regulations will apply. Hunts may or may not be supervised. Hunters have access to refuge 1.5 hours prior to official sunrise and 1 hour after legal shooting hours.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; This hunt will be conducted on Units 2,3,4, 5 & 8 only.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 50
Fee per adult: $ 80.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 5488
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge General Deer Download National Refuge General Deer Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunts are conducted by National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) staff. NWR rules and regulations will apply. Hunts may or may not be supervised. Successful hunters will be required to use tags from their hunting license for harvested deer. Hunters have access to refuge 1.5 hours prior to official sunrise and 1 hour after legal shooting hours.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2025 – Nov 09, 2025
Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Jan 16, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Handguns are not allowed. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; These hunts will be conducted on Units 2, 3, 5, & 8 only.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 140
Fee per adult: $ 80.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 3901
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: