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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. Participation in a mandatory hunters' orientation is required for all hunters in order to hunt, due to biological monitoring; the hunters' orientation will take place on scout day, which falls on the Thursday before the hunt commences. Depending on the schedule for your specific hunt, you?ll need to attend the orientation at a specific time that will be sent out via email along with additional information.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
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: 6112
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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Participation in a mandatory hunters' orientation is required for all hunters in order to hunt, due to biological monitoring; the hunters' orientation will take place on scout day, which falls on the Thursday before the hunt commences. Depending on the schedule for your specific hunt, you?ll need to attend the orientation at a specific time that will be sent out via email along with additional information.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 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: 4371
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 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; 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: 5118
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 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
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: 4957
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 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; 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: 5779
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: