Huge flocks of geese will soon be arriving to spend the winter at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, and human visitors to the Refuge will have the opportunity to take a free van tour to view the geese as well as other wildlife at the Refuge, starting in November. 

Two-hour tours will be conducted by Refuge staff on the first and third Wednesday in November, December, January, and February.  During the tour, visitors will learn the process of creating and maintaining the 11,000 acre habitat for resident and migratory wildlife, particularly birds. 

Visitors can expect to see pelicans, numerous species of ducks,   and four species of geese, several species of sparrows, as well as white-tailed deer and wild turkeys.

Reservations will be required for the tours and can be made by calling the Refuge, 903 786 2826. 

The Tours will depart from the Visitor Center at the Refuge at 10 a.m. on the designated days. 

Snow and Canada geese at Hagerman National Refuge - photo by Randall Lantz

Each trip will be limited to twelve people.  Binoculars will be available on a free loan-basis.