U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
2020-2021 Nocona Unit Hunting Regulations Hagerman National
Wildlife Refuge (Texas Public Hunting Lands Region 4, Unit
#513)
The Nocona Unit of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge consists of
822-acres located in Montague County, Texas. The habitat is mostly
open, gently rolling topography with a variety of native grasses on
the uplands and riparian areas along East Belknap Creek.
InformationThe Nocona Unit is part of the TPWD Public Hunting
Lands Program. An Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48, available at
https://www.txfgsales.com/) is required to hunt on this Unit. When
accessing the Unit, Electronic On-Site Registration using the new
TPWD "MyTexasHuntHarvest" mobile app is required. Hunting as per
state regulations unless otherwise noted. The general regulations
that govern hunting on national wildlife refuges are set forth in
Title 50, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. The regulations listed
below supplement those in Title 50.
All Hunting on Nocona Unit• All hunters must have a valid State
of
Texas hunting license and Annual Hunt Permit.
• All hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge tearsheet
(this information sheet).
• Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct
supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
• We allow hunting only from stands or blinds, or by
stalking.
• We allow only federally approved nontoxic shot for
shotguns.
• Camping prohibited.
• Target shooting prohibited.
• Entry into hunt area by foot or bicycle only.
• We prohibit cutting of trees or limbs greater than 1 inch (2.5
centimeters).
• All stands and/or blinds must be removed from the refuge
daily.
• We prohibit the placement of screws or spikes in trees.
• Baiting prohibited.
• Hunter orange required as per state regulations.
Mourning Dove• A migratory game bird endorsement and HIP
(Harvest Information Program) certification is required.• The month
of September and each day of the second spilt of North Zone Dove
Season (Mourning, White-winged, Eurasian Collared, and Feral
Pigeon).• Federally approved non-toxic shot no larger than #4
required.• Limit 15 birds. No more than 2 white-tipped. Possession
limit 3 times daily bag limit• We prohibit falconry.• We allow the
use of dogs to retrieve game.
Feral Hog, Squirrel, and Rabbit• The month of September and from
the day after the close of General Deer Season for Montague County
until the last day of February. • No bag limit. • Federally
approved non-toxic shot, slugs, pellets, and bullets are required
while hunting with firearms.• Baiting prohibited.
Archery Only White-tailed Deer • Each day of the Archery, Early
Youth-Only, and General Season for Montague County.• Bag limit one
(1) deer (buck or antlerless) all seasons combined.• Firearms
prohibited for hunting.• Baiting prohibited.
Spring Wild Turkey
Signs and BoundariesThe refuge borders private property. Please
respect all landowner rights and refuge signs. Do not access
private property to retrieve game without landowner permission.
NOTE: Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on
National Wildlife Refuges must comply with all provision of State
and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in
accordance with refuge regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific
refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32).
For More Information
For inquiries about the program, contact:
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge6465 Refuge RoadSherman TX,
75092-5817903/786-2826 Office903/786-3327 Fax
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Nocona Unit Hunting
Tearsheet
This tearsheet must be signed and in your possession when
hunting on the refuge. It acknowledges your understanding of all
federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to hunting on the
refuge, and your understanding that you are subject to
inspection.
Signature of Hunter
Signed tearsheet required for each hunter.
• Shotgun and Archery only Spring Turkey. • Each day of Spring
Turkey and Spring Youth-Only Seasons for Montague County• Upland
game bird endorsement required• Bag limit one (1 gobbler or bearded
hen) all seasons combined. • Only shotguns and archery equipment
may be used. Federally approved non-toxic shot (No. 4 or smaller)
required while hunting with shotguns.
State hunting regulations, shooting hours, methods of take, bag
limits, and license requirements apply to all hunting on the refuge
except as listed below. Night hunting of feral hogs is
prohibited.
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