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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 everyday 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?  friendsofhagerman@gmail.com

Photo by Nelda Zamir


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

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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

Refuge Update:

The air conditioner in the Visitor Center is working!  Come on out and enjoy! Need an outing?  Enjoy the Auto Tour from the comfort of your vehicle, and check out all of the new educational items in the Nature Nook. 

Please Note These Upcoming Hunt Dates:


During the hunts, Haller's Haven, Raasch, and Crow Hill Hiking trails will be closed.  Meadow Pond Hiking Trail will remain open.



Upcoming events

  • The Refuge Rocks: Call of the Wild

    • November 16, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
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    Even though animals don't speak like us, they still communicate with each other using their own language. They use many clever and creative ways to communicate with each other, from head-turning howls to jaw-dropping dances!  For many animals, communicating is as important to their life chances as finding food and water.  This program will explore the variety of innovative ways animals “talk” to each other.  We’ll have a howling good time learning about animal communication with a short lesson, some fun games and activities, as well as a fun craft!  Come join us on November 16 for a free class for youth ages 5-10. 

    Free and open to the public, registration is required.  Donations are accepted to support this 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 by Lisa Hendricks Walsh

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  • Photo Club Meeting: Photos Slideshows

    • November 16, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092

    Join us for the November meeting of the Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Club.

    For our last meeting of the year, we will be showing photos from events throughout the year. Come and join your fellow members.

    • Slideshow of winning photographs from the photo contest.
    • Slideshows of photos from past photo club events and photos from members who submitted photos for past newsletters.
    • Slideshow of photo club members' favorite photo from 2024.
    • We will serve yummy sandwiches and snacks.

    If you are a photo club member, please send in your two favorite photos that you took in 2024 at Hagerman refuge. It will be included in the slideshow on 11/16. Send by end of day Friday November 15th. Send to FOHphotoclub@gmail.com.

    Photo club members, guests, and visitors are welcome to attend meetings. You do not need to be a photo club member to attend.

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    For questions about the photo club, contact:

    Lisa Wilkins, Photo Club Leader

    Email FOHphotoclub@gmail.com


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Other Events


All events are free and open to the public, some may require Membership


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The Photo Club Nature Photo Contest: The Results are in!

Best in Show

The Huntress

by Jeff Gladden







Youth Best in Show

Red Headed Woodpecker

by Nicholas Graham


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Winning Photos


The 2024 Refuge Roundup: Raptor Festival

A fun time was had by all, and everyone enjoyed the live raptor programs by the Blackland Pairie Raptor Center.

Join the Friends of Hagerman with a membership to receive our monthly newsletter, The Featherless Flyer, with information about all of our family friendly, educational nature-themed events! 

Thank you, BPRC!

Photos by Lea Watson

The 2024 Annual Free Fishing Event

2024 Nature'Ology: A Fun Day of Learning About Nature!

Don't miss our day camp for 10-12 year olds in June, 2025!

Enjoy: 2023 Favorite Clips Video: Hagerman Wildlife on Youtube

By Richard Barnes

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!


Photo by Marilyn Simmons

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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, 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

Special thanks to Nancy Miller for the amazing photo of the Visitor Center 

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