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  1. Alazan Bayou WMA
  2. Copper Breaks SP
  3. Dimmitt Playa, Playa Lakes WMA
  4. Gus Engeling WMA
  5. Keechi Creek WMA
  6. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  7. Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit
  8. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
  9. Richland Creek WMA - South Unit
  10. Roger Fawcett WMA
  11. Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA
Alazan Bayou WMA Download Alazan Bayou WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Before hunting drawn hunters must attend the one and only mandatory hunter orientation at Alazan Bayou WMA headquarters at 3:00 pm on the first day of the hunt period. After orientation you will be taken to your hunt area to familiarize yourself and set decoys. Hunting will occur on the 2nd and 3rd days of your hunt period. NOTE: No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Waterfowl Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 3:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Follow daily bag limit for the north zone waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Nontoxic shot only
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 5
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
Applicants: 1296
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 50%
Copper Breaks SP Download Copper Breaks SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunters MUST report to the Park Headquarters for MANDATORY Orientation at 10 am the Friday of the hunt. Before leaving hunters need to check out at the designated checkout station
No standbys available.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Centerfire Rifles Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
ATV's, UTV's are not allowed. Shotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means for waterfowl. Retrieving dogs are allowed during the hunt only, while in camp retrieving dogs must be kept in a leash and supervised at all times.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are recommended to bring pop up blinds or layout blinds.
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
Applicants: 915
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate:
Dimmitt Playa, Playa Lakes WMA Download Dimmitt Playa, Playa Lakes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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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.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2026 – Nov 08, 2026
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Jan 09, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Jan 30, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
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
Applicants: 1365
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 40%
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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The hunt orientation will be conducted at 12:00 PM on the first day of the hunt at the Gus Engeling WMA Hunter Check Station. Standbys must be signed in at the check station before 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
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 18, 2026 – Jan 02, 2027
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 09, 2027
Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
Jan 29, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11:00 a.m. Saturday only hunt period.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 30
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
Applicants: 1925
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate:
Keechi Creek WMA Download Keechi Creek WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt period. Hunt locations will be determined at the Friday orientation. Waterfowl hunting ends at 11am each day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Standby positions MAY be available. Standby hunters must apply in person by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt.
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
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limits for North Zone Duck and East Zone Goose apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
No latecomers will be accepted.
Hunt Method
Compartment; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 5
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
Applicants: 1633
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunters must sign in at the headquarters of the Nannie Stringfellow WMA the morning of the hunt. For more information call 979/798-8746. Duck, goose, rail, snipe, gallinule, sandhill crane, and dove may be taken during these hunts, provided that the season is open for those species.
No standbys available.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2027 – Jan 06, 2027
Jan 13, 2027 – Jan 13, 2027
Jan 20, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl South Zone Waterfowl Hunting Regulations will apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; ATVs and UTVs highly recommended.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 18
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
Applicants: 1373
Permits/Groups: 18
Success Rate: 78%
Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit Download Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Only Shotguns with non-toxic shot may be used for waterfowl.
NWR Unit resides in Cherokee County.
No standbys available.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limit for North Zone Duck apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Only drawn hunt group members will be allowed to hunt. No hunt group members can be added or substituted after application. All hunt group members must attend a mandatory orientation at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt period. No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Waterfowl Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 3:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made. Hunt locations will be assigned at the orientation and hunters will be allowed to hunt the Saturday and Sunday mornings following the orientation. Hunt compartments vary in size and are flooded with water depths ranging from 6"-18". Temporary blinds may be erected; however, any man-made material must be removed prior to the end of the hunt. The area exists almost entirely within the Trinity River floodplain and is subject to prolonged periods of extensive flooding that may require cancellation of hunts on short notice.
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 15, 2026
Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Jan 29, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limit for North Zone Duck apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11 am. No motorized vessels allowed. The use or possession of exotic or invasive plant materials such as giant cane or bamboo for building blinds or any other use is not permitted on the WMA.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 100
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
Applicants: 2548
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Richland Creek WMA - South Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - South Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Only drawn hunt group members will be allowed to hunt. No hunt group members can be added or substituted after application. All hunt group members must attend a mandatory orientation at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt period. No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Waterfowl Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made. Hunt locations will be assigned at the orientation and hunters will be allowed to hunt the Saturday morning following the orientation. Temporary blinds may be erected; however, any man-made material must be removed prior to the end of the hunt. The area exists almost entirely within the Trinity River floodplain and is subject to prolonged periods of extensive flooding that may require cancellation of hunts on short notice.
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 15, 2026
Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Jan 29, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limit for North Zone Duck apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11am. No motorized vessels allowed. The use or possession of exotic or invasive plant materials such as giant cane or bamboo for building blinds or any other use is not permitted on the WMA.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs UTVs recommended.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 20
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
Applicants: 2160
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Roger Fawcett WMA Download Roger Fawcett WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Retrieving dogs allowed during the hunt only. Temporary blinds may be erected; however, any man-made material must be removed prior to the end of the hunt. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours. No standbys available.
No standbys available.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11:00 am, Nontoxic shot only.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 6
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
Applicants: 1295
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Download Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Jan 30, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limits for High Plains Mallard and West Goose Zones apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 2
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
Applicants: 1347
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%