Aransas National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is best known as the wintering home of the last wild flock of endangered whooping cranes. Visitors can enjoy stunning scenery, a diversity of wildlife, and a variety of recreational opportunities.
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Welcome to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge We invite you to drive our 16-mile auto tour, fish from our pier, walk up our observation towers, and relax and enjoy a picnic overlooking San Antonio Bay. Take time to stretch your legs along several miles of walking trails. You’ll find observation p latforms,otting s p scopes, diverse plants and ...
Hunting at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge offers public hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer and feral hogs. These hunts are self-guided and in a remote area with limited vehicle access allowed. Archery and firearm hunt applications and permits are processed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Public Drawn Hunt System.
Birding at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Each spring and fall millions of waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds pass through the Refuge. The uniqueness of this location has resulted in an astounding 405 documented species. Spring and fall are the premier times to visit, however in all seasons the Refuge is truly a birder’s paradise.
Service Finalizes Land Protection Plans for Expanding Aransas and …
2024年4月16日 · The plans identify new limited acquisition boundaries for two Texas Coastal Bend refuges, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge.
Expanding Conservation at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
2022年6月6日 · The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing to advance conservation in the Coastal Bend region of Texas through expansion of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (refuge). The refuge currently includes land in …
Plans to Expand Aransas and Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuges
At Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, the proposal would almost double the 115,240 acre refuge in size by adding up to 95,000 additional acres. At Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge, the proposal to acquire up to 55,000 acres of land would result in a major expansion of the 4,526 acre refuge in Jackson and Matagorda Counties.
Fishing at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Fishing in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge's public area is limited to saltwater fishing on San Antonio Bay via our fishing pier or wade fishing. Fishing from the bank is not permitted. Anglers can fish year-round on the refuge's fishing pier overlooking San Antonio Bay.
Flight to Survive | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
In 1937, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge was established to serve as a breeding ground and sanctuary for migratory birds and other wildlife. At the time, when only 15 whoopers survived in the wild, the refuge became a focal point of the national …