The Refuge HQ and Visitor Center are closed due to the federal government shutdown. All scheduled events are postponed until the government re-opens. Refuge roads, trails, lands and outdoor restrooms remain open to the public at this time.

Big Game Hunt Public Safety Notice

Hunting activity associated with the Big Game Hunt will be occurring at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge from Nov 07-09, Nov 21-23, Dec 05-07. Visitors are encouraged to remain aware of their surroundings, wear visible clothing, and follow all posted safety signs and guidance while on the refuge. Refuge staff appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a safe experience for hunters and visitors alike.

Meyers Branch, Harris Creek and Big Mineral Units will be affected by the deer hunts.

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The Butterfly Garden is beautiful and open sunrise to sunset daily, and the Auto Tour is a great outing!

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Location Change for the Little Sit:

The location for this Little Sit has changed. It's usually held at H-Pad on the west side of the refuge, but that area is currently closed to protect nesting Least Terns. Instead, we’ll meet at the end of Tern Road for this month's event.  Map of the Refuge

Meet Jack and the Bird Census Team while learning how to identify the birds of North Texas, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Lake Texoma! Modeled after Cornell's national "Big Sit" event, the public is invited to join a group of dedicated birders at sunrise to conduct a bird count as multiple species fly to the water and the surrounding land to feed.  Leaders will bring spotting scopes and will provide tips for identification of the many species you will see.

This event lasts a couple of hours, but all are welcome to come and go as they please. Participants are advised to bring a chair, binoculars, water and snacks. The visitor center will be closed, but outdoor restrooms are available at the Environmental Education Park near headquarters, and at Big Mineral Day Use Area.

The First Saturday of every month, at H Pad, beginning 30 minutes before sunrise.


The location of the Big Sit is technically in Sadler, TX,

but it is within the boundaries of Hagerman NWR.

Location: H Pad, Sadler, Texas 76264 

GPS Coordinates: 

33.734961, -96.780582

 

Directions from the Hagerman Visitor Center:

  • Take a right (north) out of the Visitor Center parking lot road.
  • At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto the gravel road (Wildlife Dr).
  • The road will end at the Big Mineral Day Use Area. Take a right onto Bennett Lane.
  • You will cross a bridge over Big Mineral Creek, then go over a low water crossing.
  • There will be several small gravel roads going off to the right.
  • Stay on Bennett until the road forks, then go right.
  • When the road forks again, go right.
  • Take the gravel road marked “H” (you will see oil tanks on the NE corner) to the right and go all the way to the end.

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Photo taken at the Little Sit

by Laurie Sheppard


The Little Sit Began in April, 2022, and it is a very special opportunity to meet experienced birders and enjoy the sunrise over the lake.

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Events and activities hosted by the Friends of Hagerman are funded by donations and powered solely by volunteers.  There are no fees for admission to the refuge or parking. The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and you may drive on any road unless gated.

6465 Refuge Road

Sherman, TX 75092

             

Kroger: Stop by the customer service desk at Kroger and link your Kroger Card to the Friends of Hagerman: the Friends will get rewards for every dollar you spend, at no cost to you.

Please add info@friendsofhagerman.org to your contacts to ensure delivery of registration confirmations, account information and the Featherless Flyer

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