National Wildlife Refuge
Caddo Lake NWR
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
- Limited Draw Hunt
About this property
The old Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant in Harrison County, handed to the Fish and Wildlife Service in October 2000 and let go back to bottomland hardwood and wetland on the Central Flyway. Wood ducks and prothonotary warblers breed here in numbers among the strongest in the country, and the lake carries some 86 kinds of fish; peregrines and Rafinesque's big-eared bats are on the list too.
Huntable species (3)
- Feral Hog
- Squirrel
- White-tailed Deer
Seasons and bag limits (10)
These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.
Archery Only White-tailed Deer
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1 buck and 1 antlerless | Archery (Bow), Crossbow |
Either sex. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches; hunters are allowed one 13-inch or greater spread buck all seasons combined. Hunters may access the refuge 2 hours before sunrise and must be off the area 2 hours after sunset.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1 buck | Archery (Bow), Crossbow |
Buck only. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches; hunters are allowed one 13-inch or greater spread buck all seasons combined. Hunters may access the refuge 2 hours before sunrise and must be off the area 2 hours after sunset.
Feral Hog
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Concurrent with deer hunts.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Concurrent with deer hunts.
Squirrel
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun with non-toxic shot only. |
County bag and possession limits apply.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun with non-toxic shot only. |
County bag and possession limits apply.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.