Events

Jason Miles

Current Events

East Unit Hunting Reservation System

Chris Campbell

Welcome to the Jocelyn Nungaray NWR Reservation System

The first reservations will be taken October 18 and 19 at 7 PM for youth and veteran weekend (October 25 and 26). The regular season opens the following Saturday (November 1). Details can be found on the FWS brochure, but basically the reservations open at 7 PM seven days before the day of the hunt.

The 2025-2026 Waterfowl Hunting Brochure contains the National Wildlife Refuge
Waterfowl Hunting Regulations and will be distributed along with the East Unit Annual Permit.

CLICK HERE for any questions concerning the reservation system.

CLICK HERE for TPWD limits for South Zone Chambers County

Create Reservation

Previous Events

On The Spot Guides

April-May 2025

The Friends will have “On the Spot” Guides located at Refuge hot spots to help visitors with the what, where, why, and when of wildlife, especially migrating birds.

Please check in at the Visitor Station to know the location of the Guide, locations will change according to where sightings have been. Hopefully, more times will be added; volunteers are needed so let us know if you would like to help.

Summer Camp 2025

Beyond the Birds of Texas - Interesting facts that won't fit in a field guide
presented by David Sarkozi
July 2025

Join Us for a Special Birding Presentation!
Presented by David Sarkozi

Founding Board Member of the Friends of Anahuac Refuge
(Now Friends of Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge)

We’re thrilled to welcome David for a lively and engaging presentation about his incredible birding adventures. With decades of experience and a passion for conservation, David brings stories from the field that are as entertaining as they are informative.

Yes — his acclaimed new field guide will be available for purchase, and yes — he’ll be happy to sign your copy!

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Texas Chenier Plain Refuges Visitor Center
4017 FM 563, Anahuac, TX

“Birds of Texas” is a big book—614 pages big—but even that isn’t enough space to capture the full story of Texas’s incredible birdlife. There are just too many fascinating facts and stories that don’t fit into the format of a field guide.

Did you know one of the most common ducks in Texas is mostly nocturnal? Or that the names behind Rivoli’s and Anna’s hummingbirds have surprising connections—including a link to Bond... James Bond?

Join us for an afternoon of birding tales, hidden gems, and behind-the-scenes insights that go far beyond the pages of the book!

Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow birders and enjoy an afternoon of nature, knowledge, and inspiration!