Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Facility Rules and Policies

Pets must be on a leash or under control.
Horses and horseback riding are prohibited on the refuge.
Hunting is prohibited except through special drawing by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Capturing of any wildlife including horned lizards, snakes, and turtles is prohibited.

Possession or use of alcohol is prohibited on the refuge.
Pits or permanent blinds are prohibited.
Use caution when walking on roads. Yield to approaching vehicles.
Observe wildlife from a safe distance. Young animals should be left alone.
Help protect resources. All plants, wildlife, and cultural features on the refuge are protected and it is illegal to remove them.

Open fires are prohibited.
Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on National Wildlife Refuges must comply with all   provisions of state and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with refuge   regulations.
Camping is allowed in designated camping areas.
Visitors are encouraged to take wildlife-related photos within areas open to the public. Professional   photographers wanting to access closed areas or whose subject matter is not specific to wildlife (i.e.,   professional portraits and commercial images) must apply for a Special Use Permit.
The releasing of animals wild or domestic on the refuge is prohibited.