Permitted activities:  

• Pets are allowed if on a leash and under control of the owner at all times.
• Fishing with a valid State of Texas or Lake Texoma fishing license.
• Motorized Boating, from March 15 to October 1 only.
• Canoeing and kayaking (with no motor on board), year-round in Big Mineral Creek from L Pad Road southwest. 

Prohibited activities: 

• Driving off-road including in refuge farm fields.
• Camping, open fires, fireworks.
• Littering or leaving household trash on the refuge.
• Entry into refuge impoundments along Wildlife Drive.
• Access after sunset without written authorization for a special purpose.
• Use of ATV or UTVs, non-licensed motorcycles, horses.
• Disturbing or collecting any plant or animal without a research or collection permit.
• Playing radios or other sounds in a manner loud enough to disturb others or wildlife.
• Looking for or collecting artifacts or historic items.
• Discharge of any firearm for a reason other than permitted hunting.
• Swimming.
• Use of airboats, personal watercraft (i.e., jet ski).
• Water skiing or tubing. 

Activities requiring a permit: 

• Collection of downed wood for personal use as firewood. A free permit is available for this purpose.
• Special regulations are in effect for some activities. If you are uncertain if an activity is allowed or has special rules, please contact the refuge headquarters at 903-786-2826.