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, 2025
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 22, 2026 –
Jan 25, 2026
Jan 29, 2026 –
Feb 01, 2026
Feb 12, 2026 –
Feb 15, 2026
Feb 19, 2026 –
Feb 22, 2026
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:
4476
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
National Refuge General Deer
Download National Refuge General Deer Brochure
$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: September 15, 2025
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2025 –
Nov 09, 2025
Nov 13, 2025 –
Nov 16, 2025
Dec 04, 2025 –
Dec 07, 2025
Dec 11, 2025 –
Dec 14, 2025
Jan 01, 2026 –
Jan 04, 2026
Jan 08, 2026 –
Jan 11, 2026
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:
2767
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, 2025
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 03, 2026 –
Apr 05, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 –
Apr 12, 2026
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