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ARCHERY HUNT EXTENDED AT CADDO LAKE WILDLIFE REFUGE

The Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting an additional big game archery hunt (white-tail deer and feral hog) as prescribed under the Managed Land Deer Permit (MLD) including antler restrictions beginning January 2, 2012 through January 14th. General state hunting regulations will be in effect regarding equipment and hunting hours. The hunt will be a continuation of the archery hunt held earlier in the season (October 2011) and is open to all hunters, who have a valid, State of Texas Hunting License, with the exception of those who “tagged out” during the hunt. Deer harvested during the previous archery hunt will count toward the hunters total bag limit. Hunters who “tagged out” during the October archery hunt are excluded from the extended hunt. Hunters who were selected to hunt in the Quota Draw Gun Hunts who “tagged out” during the gun season can still hunt in the extended archery hunt, as can any other licensed hunter.

All rules apply for the extended hunt as they did for the previous archery hunt, ( all MLD Tagging and Check Station, age, weight, and antler requirements apply). A doe must be harvested before taking a buck. Hunters who harvested an antlerless deer during the October archery hunt, will be allowed to attempt to harvest an antlered deer during the January hunt. Antlerless deer harvested during the Quota Draw Gun Hunts do not apply toward the January extended archery hunt. Hunters can obtain a refuge hunt permit from the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge located in Karnack, Texas. For specific hunt information, please contact the refuge at 903/679-9144.

DEER HUNT DATES SCHEDULED AT
CADDO LAKE NWR


The Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CLNWR) has set White-tailed Deer Hunt dates for the 2011 season, according to Jason Roesner, Wildlife Refuge Specialist.

Archery Hunt:
The Refuge archery hunt will be open to the general public October 1-31, 2011. ALL archery hunters will be required to have a signed General Refuge Hunting Permit (available at the Refuge HQ or Visitor Center: Free of Charge) prior to hunting. A valid State of Texas hunting license is required. All Texas State regulations apply. Archery hunters will be required to harvest an antlerless deer prior to attempting to take an antlered deer.

Challenged/Youth Quota Hunt:

The hunt for challenged hunters will be held November 10-13, 2011. Persons participating in the hunt must have certification of their disability. Roesner stated that the participant’s disability must be permanent in nature. The participant must be unable to walk more than 200 feet unassisted.

A youth hunt for 12 to 16 year olds will be held November 17-20, 2011. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult supervisor, 18 years of age or older. The adult supervisor must remain with the youth participant at all times during hunting activities.

A maximum of two challenged persons may apply as a hunt party by placing their names on a standard U.S. Postal Service card marked Youth/Challenged Hunt. All entry cards for the challenged or youth hunts must be plainly marked: Attention Youth Hunt or Challenged Hunt for appropriate consideration to be given. Applicants wishing to apply for the Youth or Challenged Hunts may do so by placing the post card application in a regular envelope and mailing it to the Refuge Office. Hunters must possess a valid hunting license and tags. Individual bag limits for the disabled and youth hunts will be two deer, only one may be antlered. Youth participating in the youth hunt may also apply for the modern gun hunt.

Quota Hunt:
Roesner stated there will also be three modern gun hunts. The first hunt will be held December 1-4, 2011, the second hunt will be held December 8-11, 2011, and the third hunt will be held December 15-18, 2011. Modern gun hunt participants will be required to harvest an antlerless deer prior to attempting to take an antlered deer.

To be considered for the modern gun hunt, applicants must submit a standard 3x5 inch U.S. Postal Service post card. The applicant will place his/her address on the front of the post card. For applicants who wish to hunt with a party, a maximum of four (4) individuals may apply on one card. Hunt Party applications will include the person whose name appears on the front of the post card and up to three additional individuals whose names will appear on the back of the post card. The following information is required for each person whose name appears on the post card:

Modern Gun (written once on the face of the post card)
• NAME
• ADDRESS
• TELEPHONE Number and Area Code of each applicant.

All post card entries must be placed in a standard envelope and mailed to: Caddo Lake NWR, P.O. Box 230, Karnack, Texas 75661. Incomplete or duplicate applications will be disqualified. An individual may apply only once for the modern gun hunt. Duplicate entries will disqualify all applicants on the post card from all modern gun hunts. All entries must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2011 to be considered valid. A lottery drawing will be held at the Refuge Headquarters in Karnack, Texas at 9:00 A.M. on August 20. The public is invited to attend.

Applicants selected in the drawing will be notified by mail, and will be required to submit a fee of $12.50 per person, cashier’s check or money order, payable to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to receive their quota permit. Fees are not refundable and permits are not transferable.

For additional information, contact Jason Roesner at 903/679-9144.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Click here to review to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Refuge System Hunting Information

State and Federal Regulations

  • Everyone who hunts on a national wildlife refuge must have the required state license(s). (State government links are provided under under the State Licenses tab.) Some refuges also require their own permits and/or user fees. These are noted in this guide.
  • All state and/or refuge regulations for bag and possession limits must be followed, as well as those for tagging and checking in after the hunt.
  • Follow state and/or refuge rules for wearing hunter orange.

Refuge Requirements

  • Hunting on refuges is permitted during certain time periods and in designated areas only, and these are subject to change. It is critical to contact the refuge for authorized activities and current guidelines before your visit.
  • You may only hunt species specified by the refuge.
  • The distribution of bait and/or hunting over bait is strictly prohibited.
  • Some refuges require hunters to have hunter education certificates or bow hunters to have completed the International Bowhunter Education Course. Check individual refuge regulations.
  • Vehicles are allowed only on roads designated as open. Unless stated otherwise, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-roading are strictly prohibited.
  • Hunters may not use nails, wires, screws or bolts to attach a stand to a tree, nor may they hunt from a tree in which a metal object has been driven to support a hunter.

The use of artificial light to locate or take an animal is prohibited.