Roads, including Wildlife Drive, closed for flooding but the Visitor Center is Open and Second Saturday and Butterfly Garden Walks are not cancelled.

All Areas, including the Visitor Center, will be closed July 10 - 11 for Aerial Hog Control

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Join Us For These Upcoming Events

All are welcome, free of Charge.

Sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

  • Aerial Hog Control: All Areas Closed to the Public

    • July 10, 2025
    • July 11, 2025

    Aerial Hog Control: All Areas Closed to the Public

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  • Mammals of Texoma with Dr. Bryon Clark

    • July 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092


    Mammals of Texoma with Dr. Bryon Clark

    Please join us for July’s Second Saturday Program by Dr. Bryon Clark, a retired mammalian ecologist, professor, and university administrator. His talk will highlight the rich diversity of mammals inhabiting North Texas, especially those likely to be found at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Of the more than 160 native and introduced terrestrial mammals found in Texas, over 40% occur in North Texas. While many visitors to Hagerman are familiar with the larger and more charismatic species such as the white-tailed deer and coyote, fewer know about the hidden diversity of smaller and more cryptic species of bats, rodents, and shrews. Bryon will share facts, anecdotes, and stories about mammals from his more than 40 years of research and teaching.

    Photo by Bryon Clark

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  • Butterfly Garden Walk

    • July 12, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Enjoy the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman NWR

    Garden docents will be on hand to help identify the Texas native plants and visiting butterflies.  Literature on plants and butterflies will be available. Special activities for families: scavenger hunts, the Metamorphosis Puppet and more. Registration is not necessary.

    The garden is free of charge and open to the public from sunrise to sunset every day of the year.

    Donations are accepted to support the Butterfly Garden, Garden Walks and other events and programs sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR.

    Join us with membership today to receive the monthly Featherless Flyer newsletter with nature articles, program information, updated events and other important refuge information!

    Photo of American Lady Butterfly by Laurie Sheppard

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  • Refuge Rocks - Water, Water Everywhere! (Ages 5-10)

    • July 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
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    Dive into the refuge for a splash-tastic, hands-on adventure where kiddos can uncover the secrets of the water cycle and discover why water is the lifeblood of all living things! We'll embark on a journey through the world of water and join in fun activities that show how we can all be water-saving superheroes. Get ready to dig deep into the wonders of water, learn how it's used, and find easy-peasy ways to save it at home! From spotting sneaky water-wasting habits to mastering the art of shorter showers and turning off that tap while brushing those pearly whites, we’ll make it all a blast with visuals and hands-on fun perfect for all ages!  This FREE class will be water-tastic, so sign up your youth ages 5-10 to reserve a place!


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  • Photo Club Meeting: Exposure Compensation

    • July 19, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Explore the concept of Exposure Compensation—understand what it is, when it’s useful, and the advantages it offers in photography.

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Refuge Information

Featuring 11,000 acres of outdoor recreation opportunities, Hagerman NWR is the largest natural space in North Texas freely available to the public. It is an excellent destination for Birding, Hiking,  Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Boating and regulated Hunting.

Like many national wildlife refuges, Hagerman NWR has a very active Friends organization who offer a variety of nature-themed, family-friendly Events, Tram Tours of the refuge, Seminars and Field Trips for schools, scouts and other groups. In addition, the Photo Club hosts informative meetings, seminars and field trips.

  • Admission to the refuge and visitor center, parking and all events and activities are free (except where stated otherwise)
  • Drive on any road unless gated
  • Please take care not to block gates when stopping or parking.
  • Leashed dogs and bicycles (including e-bikes) are welcome.
  • Kayaks and other non-motorized boats are welcome with some restrictions.
  • Restrooms are located at the Visitor Center, Environmental Education Park, the Goode Picnic Area, Big Mineral Picnic Area and Sandy Day Use Area.
Refuge lands are open every day of the year, from sunrise until sunset.

Visitor Center Hours:

  • Monday Through Saturday: 9am to 4pm
  • Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
  • Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

Refuge Office Hours:

  • Monday Through Friday: 7:30am to 4pm
  • Closed for federal holidays

The speed limit is 20 mph throughout the refuge.  Exceeding the speed limit may result in a Federal ticket.

America The Beautiful Park Passes

Park Passes are sold by refuge staff. Ring the door-bell at the window inside the Visitor Center for staff assistance.   More information

Note: Nature Nook volunteers may not sell park passes

For more information, please visit our FAQ page or More on Refuge Rules.

Questions?  info@friendsofhagerman.org

Photo by Nelda Zamir


Need an outing during the cold weather? Try the Auto Tour 

It's a great way to see wildlife and learn about the refuge in the comfort of your car.  Don't forget to bring Grandma!


Stay up to date with current events and wildlife at the refuge!

Birding With Jack

Every Tuesday morning Jack Chiles and his team of experienced birders set out to perform a refuge-wide bird census.  View his full report, including field notes!

 Weekly Bird Census



Enjoy a ninety minute tour of the refuge.  Learn about the town flooded to create Lake Texoma while enjoying the birds and other wildlife.

Tram Tours  Group Tram Request

With nature-themed topics and crafts every month,  the kids will love our monthly children's program led by Cindy Steele:

The Refuge Rocks!  (Reservations Required)

For nature crafts you can do at home with detailed instructions, visit:

Puddles' Craft Corner



Come and enjoy our patio with a gorgeous view, and take the dog for a  hike!

Timber Rattlesnake by Julie Custer-Gregg

Refuge Update:

Roads, including Wildlife Drive, closed for flooding but the Visitor Center is Open and Second Saturday and Butterfly Garden Walks are not cancelled.

All Areas, including the Visitor Center, will be closed July 10 - 11 for Aerial Hog Control

The Lake Texoma level has dropped to 620.9 and clean-up efforts have started. The roads, trails and signs received a lot of damage and will take some time to look nice again. Please remember that all 3 staff members certified to operate heavy equipment left the refuge in March through the Deferred Resignation Program. It will be up to the remaining 4 refuge employees, one equipment operator from Tishomingo Refuge, and Refuge Volunteers to get everything back in order to the extent possible. Patience is appreciated! Thank you to our Outdoor Volunteer Crew who worked hard to get parts of Harris Creek Trail back open. None of the trails are closed to walking, but they have not been cleared so use caution. The goal is to have Wildlife Drive open and usable by July 3rd but most of the gravel washed away and it WILL be dusty!

Other Events


All events are free and open to the public!


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The 2025 Photo Club Nature Photo Contest

The Annual Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (HNWR) Nature Photography Contest sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels. Children are encouraged to enter and compete in the Beginner category. Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded in multiple divisions and categories, with a unique Best in Show for Youth.  

 Photo Contest Details


Best in Show

The Huntress

by Jeff Gladden







Youth Best in Show

Red Headed Woodpecker

by Nicholas Graham


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Winning Photos


Enjoy Favorite Clips in this Video of Hagerman Wildlife 

By Richard Barnes on Youtube

Wilson's Snipe by Richard Barnes

Friends of Hagerman Mission

Friends of Hagerman NWR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to instill reverence, respect, and conservation of our wild creatures and habitats through supporting environmental education, recreational activities, and programs of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Schedule a free ranger-led Field Trip for your school, church, scouts or other group at Hagerman NWR!


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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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