Hunting
The refuge conducts two public hunts annually. Both are controlled, limited take hunts which are allowed on a small portion of the refuge in order to minimize the disturbance to other wildlife and visitors on the refuge.

Dove hunting is permitted on 840 acres of the refuge from September 1 through 30. In addition to the state regulations, the refuge requires hunters to use steel shot and have a refuge permit in their possession. Hunters pay a one time $5 user fee to receive a permit to hunt within the designated area throughout the hunt season.

The refuge also hosts a quality Canada goose hunt, which typically extends from late November through December. This hunt is also a permit only hunt. Our Canada goose hunt is very popular and prospective hunters have to participate in a public drawing to receive a permit. If you are drawn for a permit, it allows you to hunt on one specific day during the hunt season. The refuge requires all permitted hunters to attend a brief orientation at the refuge headquarters the day of their hunt. The refuge also provides two-dozen decoys for use at each pit.

Fishing and waterfowl hunting are offered at neighboring McAllister Lake, which is under the jurisdiction of New Mexico Game & Fish at http://www.gmfsh.state.nm.us/.