Many hunters love the conditions at Slade NWR, where they can stalk deer on the grasslands and never have to worry about road hunters ruining their hunt. This 3,000-acre refuge offers only walk-in hunting during archery, muzzleloader, modern firearms and youth seasons. There is not a lot of hunting pressure on the refuge, and hunting success runs as high as 75 percent. The most common and effective hunting method is spotting deer at long distance and then stalking them. Archery hunters often set up portable blinds or hide along a well-used deer trail. Some hunters also conduct small deer drives. Whatever method they choose, hunters find a quality hunt where deer are plentiful and other hunters are few. Deer hunting follows State season and laws, hunters may only discharge firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific Refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32).