$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Hunters may possess shotguns only. Buckshot, slugs, and all lead shot are prohibited. Shooting hours correspond to those established by general state regulations for waterfowl.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: October 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 01, 2025 – Nov 02, 2025
Nov 08, 2025 – Nov 09, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Nov 22, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025
Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
Jan 17, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026
Jan 24, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Either Sex; Bag and possession limits for High Plains Mallard, West Goose, and Sandhill Crane Zone A apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; This WMA is located in the Texas Panhandle in Castro County, approximately 1 hour southwest of Amarillo. Please do not confuse with Dimmit County in south Texas.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1337
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 95%
 
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. All hunters must possess a valid hunting license and any required stamp endorsements. The APH permit and stamp requirements are waived for persons less than 17 years of age.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Dec 20, 2025 – Dec 21, 2025
Jan 03, 2026 – Jan 04, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Pheasant Bag and possession limits for Castro County apply.
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limits for High Plains Mallard, West Goose, and Sandhill Crane Zone A apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Hunters must possess shotguns with non-toxic bird shot only. Shooting hours correspond to those established by general state regulations for pheasant and waterfowl.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; This WMA is located in the Texas Panhandle in Castro County, approximately 1 hour southwest of Amarillo. Please do not confuse with Dimmit County in south Texas.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 3
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1998
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 100%