Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge currently allows limited quota Archery hunting for white-tail deer, Mule Deer, and incidental feral hogs by permit only. The refuge has developed a reputation for hosting high quality public hunts. Permits are issues by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) after a random draw. The hunts are generally scheduled as follows (dates and open areas will vary each year; successful draw applicants must consult refuge and state regulations before hunting):
- White-tail Deer Hunts (Archery): October- January
- Mule Deer Hunts (Archery): October- January
- Feral Hog Hunts incidental take (Archery): October- January
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The refuge also offers public hunting for Dove and Quail in specified areas and specified portions of open seasons. These hunts are available to the public and require a drawn permit from TPWD. Dates and open areas for upland game hunting will vary each year; successful draw applicants must consult refuge and state regulations before hunting):
- Quail (see regulations below): October 26- November 8
- Dove (see regulations below): September 1-November 10, December 20- January 7
Hunting on Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department limited draw only. You will need to consult the refuge-specific hunting rules (see Laws, Rules, and Regulations below) as well as .