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  1. Big Bend Ranch SP
  2. Yoakum Dunes WMA
Big Bend Ranch SP Download Big Bend Ranch SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Trained hunting dogs will be allowed with restrictions, for additional hunting questions, orientations, and facilitations please contact Lorissa DiGiacomo Park Superintendent Fort Leaton SHS. The Bunkhouse will not be available for reservation, please call if you have any questions about camping (RV restrictions, reservations, etc.).
No standbys available.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 07, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Any vehicle with an elevated seat or shooting platform is strictly prohibited. Any ATV or UTV is prohibited in the park.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; It is strongly recommended that hunters have a four-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle to participate in this hunt. All roads in the park interior are rugged and unpaved, some of which contain overgrown vegetation.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
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: 809
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 77%
Yoakum Dunes WMA Download Yoakum Dunes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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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 09, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply. Blue and/or Bobwhite quail only.
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Method
Compartment; The WMA is located in the Texas Panhandle in Yoakum County, approximately 1 hour southwest of Lubbock. Please do not confuse with Yoakum, Texas in south Texas.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 1
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