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.

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.

Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

2025年1月25日 · Take a guided shuttle bus tour and learn about the unique history, flora, and fauna of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge! Bring water, sun, and insect protection. We will stop at various points along the refuge and may walk short distances.

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.

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 …

2024年4月16日 · The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released two final Land Protection Plans allowing for the conservation of up to 150,000 acres of wildlife habitat in the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes ecoregion of Texas.

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 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.

Preliminary survey data indicated 329 whooping cranes, including 38 juveniles, centered on Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. The survey shows an upward trend in whooping crane abundance over the last five years and the highest ever documented for this population.