The Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) accepts applications during the month of August for both archery and firearm hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and nilgai antelope.  

Archery Hunts ($60):
Two separate archery hunts are conducted on the Refuge. The first archery hunt is in December with permits sold on a first-come, first-seved basis. The second archery hunt is in January. It is a lottery with participants randomly selected by a computer drawing.

Only one application may be submitted per hunt. Submitted applications must include the applicable hunt fee.   Applications submitted through the postal service must be postmarked for the month of August to be considered and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Once all of the archery hunt permits have been issued, applications will no longer be accepted. 

Firearm Hunts ($60):
Multiple firearm hunts are conducted during the season.  A maximum of three applicants may be listed on each application, but individual hunters may only apply once. 

Applications are accepted only in the month of August for the firearm hunts and hunters will be selected by random computer drawing in early September.  Successful applicants will be notified by mail and assigned a hunt period upon mailing in the $60 hunt fee. 

Download ARCHERY & FIREARM HUNT applications, permits, rules and regulations

To Participate:

• Hunters must have a permit issued by the Refuge, a valid hunting license, proof of hunter’s education certification, and a picture identification on them while in the field. 
• Applications must be filled out completely and accurately to be considered. 
• Permits for the Laguna Atascosa NWR are available at the Refuge office between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

The Refuge office is located 14 miles east of Rio Hondo, TX on FM 106. 

Please call (956) 748-3607 for more information on the Laguna Atascosa NWR hunt program.