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  1. Laguna Atascosa NWR
  2. Laguna Atascosa NWR - Bahia Grande Unit
  3. Lower Rio Grande NWR - Tecolote
  4. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake
  5. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Teniente
Laguna Atascosa NWR Download Laguna Atascosa NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters have access to refuge 1.5 hours prior to official sunrise and 1 hour after legal shooting hours.
No standbys available.
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
Applicants: 5488
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Laguna Atascosa NWR - Bahia Grande Unit Download Laguna Atascosa NWR - Bahia Grande Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 16, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 150
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
Applicants: 3928
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lower Rio Grande NWR - Tecolote Download Lower Rio Grande NWR - Tecolote Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
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; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 16
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
Applicants: 4562
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake Download Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
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
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
Applicants: 4476
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Teniente Download Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Teniente Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
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; Either Sex
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: 60
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
Applicants: 5267
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: