National Refuge Exotic
Download National Refuge Exotic Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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.
Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 21, 2027 –
Jan 24, 2027
Jan 28, 2027 –
Jan 31, 2027
Feb 11, 2027 –
Feb 14, 2027
Feb 18, 2027 –
Feb 21, 2027
Bag Limit
Unlimited Nilgai Antelope
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Handguns are not allowed. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available:
24
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:
4957
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
National Refuge General Deer
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$ 3.00 /adult
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.
Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2026
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 05, 2026 –
Nov 08, 2026
Nov 12, 2026 –
Nov 15, 2026
Dec 03, 2026 –
Dec 06, 2026
Dec 10, 2026 –
Dec 13, 2026
Dec 31, 2026 –
Jan 03, 2027
Jan 07, 2027 –
Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Nilgai Antelope
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Nilgai Antelope
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
One Javelina; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Restrictions
Shotguns with slugs must be 20 gauge or larger. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available:
36
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:
2994
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
National Refuge Spring Turkey
Download National Refuge Spring Turkey Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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.
All drawn hunts will start the first morning of the hunt and end at sunset on Sunday, State of Texas legal shooting hours for game animals applies.
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2026
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 02, 2027 –
Apr 04, 2027
Apr 09, 2027 –
Apr 11, 2027
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler or Bearded Hen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available:
8
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:
1231
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: