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  1. E-Postcard Squirrel
  2. National Refuge Archery Deer
  3. National Refuge Deer Antlerless/Spike
  4. National Refuge General Deer
  5. National Refuge Muzzleloader Deer
E-Postcard Squirrel Download E-Postcard Squirrel Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
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, 2024 2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 01, 2024 – Oct 14, 2024
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: 13
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: 233
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge Archery Deer Download National Refuge Archery 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.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2024 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 24, 2024
Oct 25, 2024 – Oct 31, 2024
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: 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: 204
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge Deer Antlerless/Spike Download National Refuge Deer Antlerless/Spike 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. Successful hunters will be required to use tags from their hunting license for harvested deer.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: October 01, 2024 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 15, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024
Nov 22, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
Nov 29, 2024 – Dec 01, 2024
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: 12
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: 335
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, 2024 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 22, 2024
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 29, 2024
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
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: 15
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: 286
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
National Refuge Muzzleloader Deer Download National Refuge Muzzleloader 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: October 15, 2024 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 17, 2025 – Jan 19, 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: 3
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