U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Hunting Regulations 2019-2020 Lake National Wildlife Refuge

General Information Hunting and certain other public uses are Accessibility Tree Marking 2019-2020 Hunting Season Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge plays an permitted on most areas of the refuge. The Persons with disabilities are encouraged to It is unlawful to mark any tree or other refuge Deer Archery important role in our National Wildlife Refuge regulations listed below supplement the general participate in refuge hunts and other activities. feature with paint, flagging tape, ribbon, or similar Season: September 28—October 27 System. On October 19, 2000, the Director of regulations that govern public use on national Contact the Refuge Manager for guidelines to substance. the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved wildlife refuges as set forth in Title 50, Code of obtain special use access. All archery hunters will be required to have a the establishment of the Caddo Lake National Federal Regulations. When permitted, hunting Hunter Education signed General Refuge Hunting Permit (available Wildlife Refuge on portions of the approximately and other public uses will be in accordance with Animals/Pets Hunter’s must comply with the state’s hunter at the Refuge HQ or Visitor Center) prior to 8,500-acre Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant applicable State laws unless otherwise listed. All pets and service animals are required to wear education requirements when hunting on the hunting. A valid State of hunting license in Harrison County, Texas. The refuge was a collar displaying the owner’s name, address, and refuge. Hunters must conspicuously wear daylight- is required. All Texas State regulations apply. established for the purpose of migratory bird and To ensure your safety and enjoyment while visiting telephone number and remain on a leash. fluorescent orange as per State deer hunting Hunters are required to sign-in and out at the other fish and wildlife management, conservation, Caddo Lake NWR, please take the time to become regulations on public hunting lands. refuge Check Station during archery season. and protection. The bottomland hardwood forest familiar with the following regulations. Contact Horses are permitted only on the Wildlife ecosystem provides essential habitat for a diversity the Refuge Manager for current regulations and Observation Trail. Riding off roads into fields, Youth Supervision Bag limit: Two (2) Deer, One antlered and one of migratory birds and resident wildlife species authorized activities before entering the refuge. woods, or on foot trails is prohibited unless Hunters age 17 and under must be under the antlerless. Archery hunters will be required to in Texas. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service specifically authorized by the Refuge Manager. direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older, who harvest an antlerless deer prior to attempting to administers the refuge system and is responsible Hours has successfully completed a Hunter Education take an antlered deer. Special antler restrictions for conserving, protecting, and enhancing the We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than Bicycles Training Course, while hunting. apply (see Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor nation’s fish and wildlife populations and their 2 hours before legal sunrise and no more than 2 Must remain on improved roads at all times. Annual). habitats for the continuing benefit of people. hours after legal sunset. Prohibited Activities Closed Areas • Shooting from or across any refuge road or Deer Archery General Refuge Regulations Weapons Designated areas will be closed to certain types right-of-way. Season: November 23—January 5 By law, national wildlife refuges are closed to all Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying of hunting (see map for specific locations and • Littering public use activities unless expressly permitted. firearms on National Wildlife Refuges must comply closures). Other areas may be closed for special All archery hunters will be required to have a with all provisions of state and local law. Persons • Spotlighting—artificial light may not be use to management or safety reasons. Roads and lands locate wildlife. signed General Refuge Hunting Permit (available may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance closed to public access are designated by signs. at the Refuge HQ or Visitor Center) prior to with refuge regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific • Baiting or hunting over bait, salt, or any hunting. A valid State of Texas hunting license Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32). attractant. Hunting Permit 2019-2020 Camping and Fires is required. All Texas State regulations apply. Camping and fires are strictly prohibited on the • Target practice. Hunters are required to sign-in and out at the Motorized Vehicles refuge. • Use or possession of alcohol beverages while refuge Check Station during archery season. Signing this leaflet on the designated line Only legally licensed vehicles are allowed on the validates it as your general hunting permit for hunting. refuge and are restricted to roads that are open Refuge/Cultural Resources Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Hunters • Taking of wildlife or plants (including cutting Bag limit: One (1) Deer, antlered. Special antler to travel. Off-highway vehicles (ATV’s, ATC’s and All government property including natural, must show the permit, valid state hunting trees or brush) other than specified in this restrictions apply (see Texas Parks and Wildlife UTV’s ) are prohibited on the refuge. historic, and archaeological features are protected license, and identification upon request of any brochure. Outdoor Annual). by federal law. Searching for or removal of objects federal Refuge Officer or state Game Warden. • Blocking gates, or roadways with vehicles. Boats of antiquity or other value is strictly prohibited. Deer Firearms The hunter concedes to Refuge Officers the Boats used for any recreational activity; i.e., (See map) You may participate in the refuge firearms deer right of inspection of game bags, hunting coats, hunting and wildlife viewing, must be removed Tree Stands and Game Cameras Refuge Specific Hunting Regulations Only the species listed in this brochure as open to hunt only with a Quota Deer Hunt Application etc, as provided by state law. from the refuge daily. Boats must comply with all We allow the use of only portable blinds and tree hunting may be taken on the refuge. Permit (FWS Form 3-2354) issued through random state regulations. Starr Ranch Boat Ramp is closed stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree I have read, fully understand and will comply drawing. to motorized boats but may be used for launching stands, and all other personal equipment from with these refuge regulations. canoes and kayaks. Permits the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt. The use The signing of this leaflet on the designated line Deer Firearms (Youth) of nails, wires, screws, or bolts to attach a tree Season: November 14—17 Roads validates it as your general hunting permit for stand to a tree, or hunting from a tree into which a Roads may be closed at any time due to adverse Caddo Lake NWR and is required for all refuge metal object has been driven to support a hunter is Hunters age 17 and under must be under the direct weather conditions or management needs. Vehicles hunting. Visitors engaged in permitted activities prohibited. Each stand or camera must be clearly supervision of an adult age 18 or older. The adult must remain on open roads as delineated on the on the refuge must show the permit, valid state Signature of Hunter identified with the owner’s name, address and supervisor must remain with the youth participant refuge map. Vehicles may be parked alongside open license, and identification upon request of any telephone number. at all times during hunting activities. Permits are required for all hunters. This roads in a manner that will not interfere with the federal Refuge Officer or state Game Warden. permit is valid only when signed above and normal flow of traffic. Vehicles are not required Bag limit: Two (2) Deer, One antlered. Special must be carried with you at all times while on to park at designated parking areas but are the refuge. Permits are not transferable. antler restrictions apply (see Texas Parks and recommended to do so. Wildlife Outdoor Annual). U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Deer Firearms (Persons with Disabilities) Big Game Harvest Report Form Season: November 7—10 Hunters, at the end of each day of the hunt please fill out the Big Game Harvest Report form (#3- Persons participating in the hunt must have 2959) available from the refuge office. Once certification of their disability as required by completed, please leave in the box at the check-in Texas Parks and Wildlife Department license kiosk.

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