Cache River National Wildlife Refuge
Southeast Region
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2008/2009 Hunting Dates

Deer - Archery October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Deer - Muzzleloader October 18 - 22, 2008 and December 29 - 31, 2008
Deer - Modern Gun Permit Only November 8 - 11 and 14 - 16, 2008
Deer - Youth Modern Gun November 1 - 2, 2008
Waterfowl

State Seasons - Morning Hunt Only -
To Be Announced
Waterfowl - Special Youth Hunt State Seasons - Morning Hunt Only - To Be Announced
Quail November 1, 2008 - February 8, 2009
Doves, Snipes & Woodcock May be taken when seasons correspond with duck and/or goose season
Turkey - Spring Archery CLOSED
Turkey - Spring Firearms

Hunt Unit 1: State Season

Hunt Unit 2: Closed except for lands included in Black Swamp Permit Hunt

Hunt Unit 3: State Season,

Turkey - Fall Archery All Hunt Units: October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Squirrel & Rabbit -- Fall September 6, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Dogs Allowed Beginning December 15, 2008
Squirrel - Spring CLOSED
Raccoon & Opossum (Hunt Only)

November 15, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Dogs required for hunting raccoons at night. Trapping prohibited.

Beaver, Muskrat, Nutria, Coyote,
Feral Hogs & Armadillo

 During any refuge hunt by the use of the firearm appropriate for that hunt.
   
2008/2009 Refuge permit (available mid-August 2008) required for all refuge hunts.

Last updated: September 22, 2008