Muskrat, nutria, and bobcat are some of the common refuge furbearers. Raccoon, opossum, skunk, and river otter are found on the refuge, but are rarely seen during daylight hours. Red wolves once roamed Anahuac NWR, but are now extinct in this part of their historical range because of cross breeding with more numerous coyotes. Characteristics of red wolves are occasionally seen in some coyotes roaming roads and levees on the refuge. See Tips for Watching Wildlife for suggestions to make your visit more enjoyable.
Main roads can accommodate buses and recreational vehicles.
During wet weather, however, travel may be restricted to prevent damage to refuge roads. Visitors should be aware that there are no gasoline stations on or near the refuge. Off road travel is prohibited. Visitors not wishing to feed the seemingly ever present mosquitoes should consider insect repellent an absolute necessity during all but the coldest days of the year. There is no drinking water on the refuge.