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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Adopt-A-Nestbox Self-Checkout for the 2026 Season

  • January 30, 2026
  • Hagerman National Wildlife Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092
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Each year, the Friends of Hagerman offers a special way to support the Eastern Bluebird population and learn all about these cheerful little birds through the Adopt-A-Nestbox Program.

When you adopt a nestbox, you’ll get to name your box and visit it along one of Hagerman’s hiking trails as often as you like. During nesting season, you’ll receive weekly email updates with a photo from inside your nestbox and a short note about its stage of development. It’s fun, educational, and makes a wonderful Christmas gift!

Each adoption is $50 per nestbox, helping to maintain Hagerman’s impressive Bluebird Trail of 45 boxes across the refuge. Due to high demand and limited availability, adoptions are limited to three nestboxes per person.

Support the bluebirds—and share the joy of nature this season!

Things to Consider While Adopting Your Nestbox:

"Nestbox Name" refers to the label you would like on your nestbox, for example: Porter's Perch 

Be creative!  Your nestbox may house Eastern Bluebirds, Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Carolina Wrens or (rarely) Prothonotary Warblers--so try be more inclusive than "Bluebirds" in the label. If left blank, the label will be the gift recipient's name or the purchaser's name if not a gift.  

NOTE: 15 letters maximum.

Gift recipient's name: Leave blank if not a gift.

Email addresses of your gift recipients: Leave blank if not a gift.

Click "Register" (Left) to Adopt-a-Nestbox

Search for any word--do not use quotes for phrases

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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