The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge offers archery, youth rifle and shotgun/muzzleloader hunts during the regular hunting season. Permits are available to the public for $60 (archery, shotgun/muzzleloader and youth rifle) and $30(dove).
Hunt seasons vary according to State regulations. To participate, hunters must have a permit issued by the Refuge. They must also have a valid hunting license, proof of hunter's education certification, and a picture identification on them while in the field. Permit applications must be filled out completely and accurately to be considered. All Big Game hunt permits are randomly selected and Big Game hunt applications are ONLY accepted during the month of August. Unlimited permits are available for dove hunting and can be applied for at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Visitor Center from 8a.m. to 4p.m. throughout the season. Hunters who do not submit harvest reports as required by the Refuge's permit will be disqualified from future hunts on the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR. For more information about the LRGV NWR hunt opportunities, please call the Refuge at (956)784-7500.
Applications can be downloaded and submitted via mail, e-mail or fax to the LRGV NWR. Rules and regulations and directional and aerial maps for Refuge hunting opportunities are also provided.
*2010 Hunt Regulations -- Required* 2010 Public Hunt Information 2010 Big Game Hunt Application 2010 Big Game Harvest Report
Helpful Hints Dove Hunt Regulations (a link will be provided as soon as this information becomes available)
Applications can be picked up at the Santa Ana NWR Visitor Center ($30)
Map (Teniente)
Aerial Map Map (East Lake)
Aerial Map Map (Monte Christo Tract)
Aerial Map Map (La Grulla Tract)
* The La Grulla Tract will be closed this hunt season due to the impacts of flooding.*
The Santa Ana NWR Visitor Center is located seven miles south of Alamo on Hwy. 281. For information or directions, call (956)784-7500.
Santa Ana NWR Laguna Atascosa NWR Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR
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