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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. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
  8. Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
  9. Roger Fawcett WMA
  10. Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA
Alazan Bayou WMA Download Alazan Bayou WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
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: 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
Last Year
Applicants: 1387
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 55%
Copper Breaks SP Download Copper Breaks SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
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: 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: 1140
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate:
Dimmitt Playa, Playa Lakes WMA Download Dimmitt Playa, Playa Lakes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
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
Applicants: 1337
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 95%
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 03, 2026
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 10, 2026
Jan 16, 2026 – Jan 17, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 24, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11:00a.m.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 24
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: 1915
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Keechi Creek WMA Download Keechi Creek WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 02, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
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: 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: 1492
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 67%
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 07, 2026 – Jan 07, 2026
Jan 14, 2026 – Jan 14, 2026
Jan 21, 2026 – Jan 21, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl South Zone Waterfowl Hunting Regulations will apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; ATVs and ORVs 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: 1484
Permits/Groups: 18
Success Rate: 50%
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2025 – Nov 09, 2025
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
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: 2507
Permits/Groups: 100
Success Rate: 100%
Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
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: 24
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: 2108
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 89%
Roger Fawcett WMA Download Roger Fawcett WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 16, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
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
Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Download Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
No standbys available.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 17, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026
Jan 24, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
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: 1423
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: