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Comprehensive Hunting Information Available at Click of a Computer Mouse

There are hunting programs available on 33 National Wildlife Refuges in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arizona. Additionally, there are over 300 hunting programs available nationwide. National Wildlife Refuges present a diversity of hunting opportunities from deer and big game, to waterfowl and turkey, to upland birds and small game.

Finding these terrific hunting opportunities is easy with, Your Guide to Hunting at National Wildlife Refuges, the first comprehensive compilation of all hunting programs within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

By using the guide, hunters can learn what species are available to be hunted at individual refuges, The Guide also provides directions to each wildlife refuge, permit requirements and information about special hunts for youth hunters and hunters with disabilities.

Refuge hunts are carefully managed to give hunters a quality experience according to four guiding principles: 1) to manage wildlife populations consistent with approved management plans, 2) to promote visitor understanding and appreciation for America’s natural wildlife resources, 3) to provide quality recreational and educational experiences and 4) to minimize conflicts with visitors participating in other wildlife-dependent recreational activities.

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Refuge's thoughout the nation

The National Wildlife Refuge System is a unique system of lands dedicated to preserving a rich quality of life for Americans by protecting their wildlife heritage. In the Southwest, national wildlife refuges protect some of the most varied wildlife and spectacular landscapes found anywhere in the world. From subtropical shrub ecosystems to saguaro-studded deserts--all are filled with an unparalleled richness and abundance of life. Some of the wonders of southwestern refuges include the complex and beautiful Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Texas coastal marshes that host massive flocks of waterfowl every winter, strange creatures found only in the sinkholes of New Mexico, and Oklahoma caves filled with endangered bats.

Wildlife Refuges Severely Impacted by Hurricane Ike: Some Facilities Completely Lost, Remain Closed to Public

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is reporting that due to impacts caused by Hurricane Ike, four National Wildlife Refuges (Refuge) on the Texas Gulf Coast remain closed to the public. The Texas Chenier Plains Complex, which includes Anahuac, Texas Point, Moody, and McFaddin Refuges, sustained a direct hit from the hurricane and almost total destruction of all facilities.

Until further notice, all public activities on these four refuges are being suspended. This includes public visitation, and all previously scheduled events and hunts.

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