Hunting

Hunting 512

Hunting is one of the priority recreational uses on National Wildlife Refuges and compatible with the mission of this refuge. Hunters help maintain wildlife populations that can potentially destroy habitat important to many other wildlife species. While enjoying this traditional, recreational activity, hunters help manage these lands for the benefit of wildlife and you.


The refuge provides opportunity to hunt for white-tailed deer (archery only), feral hogs, and wild turkey through a lottery permit system. Hunting for small game including squirrel and rabbit and dove hunting is also available.

 Refuge Hunting and Fishing Regulations

Please access annual refuge hunting information and regulations at the following links:

      2018 Hagerman Feral Hog Hunt             Application Period: December 1-30, 2017

      2018 Hagerman Turkey Hunt                 Application Period: January 2-30, 2018

      2018 Hagerman Deer Hunt                    Application Period: May 1-31, 2018

Refuge-specific Hunting Regulations can be found here.

      2018 Upland Game Hunt   

A free, self-issuing permit is required for upland game hunting and available at the Visitor Center