Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, on the Red River between Oklahoma and Texas. Established in 1946, the Refuge includes 3,000 acres of marsh and water and 8,000 acres of upland and farmland. During fall, winter, and spring, the marshes and waters are in constant use by migrating and wintering waterfowl.
On September 8, 2011, the Grand Opening was held for the new Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center. (Photo by Ron Varley)
Presidents Day - a federal holiday; the Refuge Office will be closed Feb. 20. The Visitor Center and Nature Nook Book & Gift Shop will be open 10 am - 3 pm.
Hagerman NWR, in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited, has partailly completed a wetlands restoration project begun in summer, 2011. Marshes have been refurbished and additonal marshes created, along with a pumping system that allows control of the water level, bringing water in from a nearby creek or draining marshes as needed, to provide a habitat for ducks. Addition work is planned.
Federal Duck Stamps are a vital tool for wetlands conservation. Ninety-eight cents of every dollar generated by sales of Federal Duck Stamps goes to purchase or lease habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Besides serving as a hunting license and a conservation tool, a current year’s Federal Duck Stamp also serves as an entrance pass for National Wildlife Refuges where admission is normally charged. Duck Stamps and the products that bear duck stamp images are also popular collector items.
Both Federal Duck Stamps ($15) and Junior Duck Stamps ($5) are sold in many post offices across the country. You can also buy both stamps on the internet, and many sporting goods and outdoor stores sell the Federal Duck Stamps.
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