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  3. National Refuge Deer Antlerless/Spike
  4. National Refuge General Deer
E-Postcard Squirrel Download E-Postcard Squirrel Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Only shotguns with non-toxic shot or .17/.22 caliber rimfire may be used for small game. No trapping allowed.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 01, 2025 – Oct 11, 2025
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel Daily bag limit and possession limit for Cherokee County apply.
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Furbearers
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 9
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 232
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.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 12, 2025 – Oct 18, 2025
Oct 19, 2025 – Oct 25, 2025
Oct 26, 2025 – Nov 01, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 9
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 213
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge Deer Antlerless/Spike Download National Refuge Deer Antlerless/Spike Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Successful hunters will be required to use tags from their hunting license for harvested deer. These hunts take place on National Wildlife Refuge property. National Wildlife Refuge rules and regulations will apply. Hunts may or may not be supervised.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: October 01, 2025 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2025 – Nov 09, 2025
Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Nov 28, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 373
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge General Deer Download National Refuge General Deer Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Apply Now
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.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Dec 12, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025
Dec 19, 2025 – Dec 21, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025
Jan 02, 2026 – Jan 04, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 298
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: