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  1. Big Lake Bottom WMA
  2. Caddo Lake WMA
  3. Caprock Canyons SP
  4. Keechi Creek WMA
  5. Old Sabine Bottom WMA
Big Lake Bottom WMA Download Big Lake Bottom WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt at the BLB check station. Standbys need to be signed in at the check station by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Travel into the hunting unit will be by foot-traffic, ATV, and UTV only. Width of ATVs and UTVs must not exceed 68". Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1239
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 57%
Caddo Lake WMA Download Caddo Lake WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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This hunt only applies to the 835-acre Horse Creek Unit of the Caddo Lake WMA. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation that begins at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt. Only scouting is allowed on the first day of the hunt after the orientation. Hunt ends at noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antlerless deer must be harvested before buck. Legal buck must have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater OR at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required. No ATV or ORV allowed. No latecomers will be accepted. Drawn hunters that do not arrive by 3:00 p.m. for the mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; Primitive onsite camping area offered to hunters. Local lodging available either at Caddo Lake State Park, Jefferson or Marshall, TX.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1105
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 28%
Caprock Canyons SP Download Caprock Canyons SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Due to the extremely rugged terrain of the park, hunters should be prepared for a very strenuous hunt that may occur during severe winter conditions such as freezing rain or snow. Hunters should be prepared for long distance shots of at least 200 yards. Hunters will have access to 2,400 acres of the park. Hunters must check in deer at designated check-in station. Camping available in main park by reservation.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; One deer must be antlerless. Antler restrictions will apply to both white-tailed and mule deer bucks.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Restrictions
Vehicular access is restricted to public roadways. Hunters are responsible for driving to their compartment. Compartment access is from high-clearance 4X4 county road. Use of ATVs, UTVs, horses and dogs are prohibited.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; Removal of the harvested animal from portions of the park to the nearest road can be very strenuous because of the terrain and size of the animals. Hunters are responsible for removal of their animals.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1687
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Keechi Creek WMA Download Keechi Creek WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunters must attend the mandatory the 12pm orientation. Hunt compartments will be determined at time of orientation. Standby positions may be available. Standby hunters must apply in person by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Primitive camping is available, there is no running water for facilities.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam inside spread equal to or greater than 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATV/ORV use is allowed and recommended
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1378
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Old Sabine Bottom WMA Download Old Sabine Bottom WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 pm on the first day of the hunt at the Old Sabine Bottom WMA check station. Standby applicants need to be signed in at the check station by 11:00 am on the first day of the hunt. Hunt ends at 12:00 pm on the last day
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 09, 2026
Bag Limit
Three Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Hunters that do not arrive by 12:00 pm mandatory orientation will forfeit their position.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Atvs and ORVs recommended
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18