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Deep Fork NWR

Area Restrictions

A free permit is required for rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, and duck hunting. These permits are available at the NWR office and parking areas.

All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.

Area closed to all activities for controlled hunts Oct. 14 – Nov. 30, 2024 and April 12 – May 16, 2025

Closed Seasons
Deer Archery, Deer Gun, Deer Muzzleloader, Youth Deer Gun, Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun, Turkey Fall Archery, Turkey Fall Gun, Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring, Quail, Rail, Snipe, Gallinule, Woodcock, Dove, Crow, Predator/Furbearer Calling, Trapping
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Rabbit

Open Dec. 1 - Jan. 31.

  • Squirrel

Same as statewide seasons, except closed from Oct. 1 - Nov. 30. Shotgun or rimfire only.

  • Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers

Open to squirrel, rabbit and raccoon hunting only, Dec. 1 - Jan. 31.

  • Waterfowl

Contact Refuge for special restrictions.