Welcome! Featuring 11,000 acres of outdoor recreation opportunities, Hagerman NWR is an excellent destination for Birding, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, and regulated Hunting. In addition, the Friends of Hagerman offer many activities, Events, Seminars, Volunteer Opportunities for individuals, and learning opportunities for school and church groups as well.
Refuge lands are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Visitor Center Hours:
Visit our FAQ page or see More on Refuge Rules Questions? Contact Us | Summer Tanager and Indigo Bunting photos by Donnie Simmons |
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Apply for your school field trip for the fall semester today! First come, first served, while supplies last.
The trails are nicely mowed, summer tanagers and painted buntings seem to call from every tree. It is a great time to visit the refuge! The North low water crossing is open, cross at your own risk (the concrete divider is submerged) The Bennet Road water crossing is also open and a bit more shallow. |
Painted Bunting photo by Donnie Simmons
Recent Sightings: |
The Lotus flowers in Meadow Pond are in full bloom. Big Boy in 2021 by Bert Garcia |
![]() Great Egret by David Helton | ![]() Red Headed Woodpeckers by David Helton |
Refuge Information |
The Featherless Flyer
Wildlife Events/Education The Refuge Rocks! For Children Guided Butterfly WalksFor Children The Photo Club Nature Photo ClubThe Friends Volunteer With Us!Lark Sparrow by Danielle Christine White | US Fish and Wildlife Service Mission We work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Friends Organizations are crucial to the collective mission of the Refuge System to conserve and protect the wildlife of this great nation and help millions of Americans understand that their actions today determine the legacy we leave for tomorrow. Lunar Eclipse at the Refuge, May 15, 2022 By Jeff Gladden 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. Catch of the Day! Little Blue Heron by Pam Rendall-Bass Southern Dogface on Rock Rose by Laurie Sheppard |
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The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year, drive on any road unless gated.
Admission to the refuge, parking and most events/activities are funded by donations and powered by volunteers.
Please add friendsofhagerman@gmail.com to your contacts to ensure delivery of registration confirmations, account information and the Featherless Flyer
Special thanks to Nancy Miller for the amazing photo of the Visitor Center |