The Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge conducts archery and firearm hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and nilgai antelope (special permitted hunts) during the regular hunt season, which typically falls within the months of December and January.

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.

Hunt applications are only accepted during the month of August for the Laguna Atascosa NWR.

The following links provide information on the Archery and Firearm Hunts on the Refuge:

ALL ARCHERY PERMITS FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON HAVE BEEN ISSUED AS OF 12:55 P.M. 8/27/2010


Click here for General Information on the Laguna Atascosa NWR Hunt Program

2010 Archery Hunt 1 Application

2010 - 2011 Archery Hunt 2 Application

Archery Hunt Map

2010-2011 Firearm HuntApplication

Firearem Hunt Map

Applications can be mailed to:
Laguna Atascosa NWR
Public Hunt Program
22817 Ocelot Road
Los Fresnos, Texas 78566

Applications received prior to August 1 will not be accepted. Please be sure to read all forms carefully.

For more information about the Laguna Atascosa NWR hunt opportunities, please call the Refuge at (956)748-3607.

Santa Ana NWR     Laguna Atascosa NWR     Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR