Wild turkeys were reintroduced into the area in 1983, and their numbers are increasing. Other game species include bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbits, fox and gray squirrel, and a few prairie chicken. Common furbearers include beaver, raccoon, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, opossum, mink and muskrat. Excellent squirrel hunting can be found in the numerous oak hickory and pecan groves. A portion of the state park, which is depicted on the map, is open to shot gun pellets and archery hunting only.
Steel shot is required for all waterfowl hunting.
No holes or pits may be dug for blinds. No hunting is permitted in the refuge area or state park at any time during the year. Bird watchers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the many different species of non-game birds and animals on the area. The huge pileated woodpecker is common among the mature trees along the Elk River. A solar-powered wildlife feeder attracts many species of birds and animals in the park.