Have you ever wondered how refuge fire staff conduct a prescribed burn? Watch how our fire crew at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge lays down a wet line with a fire hose-equipped UTV. That's one way to keep the fire from escaping the burn unit. Notice the person walking with a drip torch, a tool used to drip fire along the wet line. We burned this 8-acre tract of land next to the Visitor Center today to rejuvenate growth of pollinator-friendly wildflowers and other plants. We expect this area to

There's always something to see when you drive the auto tour at Aransas NWR. Using your vehicle as a blind is a great way to get photos and videos of wildlife that might otherwise shy away. This weekend is supposed to be beautiful, so come take a drive! #LiveYourWild Video of two white-tailed deer, a doe and her fawn, grooming each other while also munching on vegetation by Laura Bonneau/USFWS | Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Here at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, we believe in celebrating the first time you see an alligator in the wild with a "gator dance." Our new volunteer Vicki saw her first wild alligator yesterday! Here are a few examples of "gator dances," but we would LOVE to see yours! | Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Did you know today is National Bird Day? Celebrate with one of Port A's favorite migratory birds by getting your tickets to come down to the island for Whooping Crane Festival, February 24–27! Get your bird on 🐦 https://www.portaransas.org/whooping-crane-festival/the-2022-festival/ | Visit Port Aransas

3K views · 16 reactions | Motorboats, paddlers and wade anglers are no longer allowed within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. | Corpus Christi Caller-Times | Facebook