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  1. Big Lake Bottom WMA
  2. Gus Engeling WMA
  3. Keechi Creek WMA
  4. Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit
  5. Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit
  6. Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit
Big Lake Bottom WMA Download Big Lake Bottom WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 p.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.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 31, 2025 – Feb 23, 2025
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel
Daily Rabbits/Hares
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Airguns
Rimfire
Shotguns
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
Not allowed
Permits
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: 282
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 01, 2024 – Oct 13, 2024
Nov 22, 2024 – Dec 01, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 26, 2024
Dec 27, 2024 – Jan 02, 2025
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 09, 2025
Jan 10, 2025 – Jan 16, 2025
Jan 17, 2025 – Jan 23, 2025
Jan 24, 2025 – Jan 30, 2025
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel
Daily Rabbits/Hares
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Airguns
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter Orange Required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 320
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: 383
Permits/Groups: 280
Success Rate: 1%
Keechi Creek WMA Download Keechi Creek WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 12:00 p.m. 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.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 31, 2025 – Feb 23, 2025
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel Daily bag limit and possession limit for Leon County apply.
Daily Rabbits/Hares
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Airguns
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required. No latecomers will be accepted. 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 Method
Entire Area; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
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: 352
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 100%
Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit Download Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
Only shotguns with non-toxic shot or .17/.22 caliber rimfire may be used for small game. No trapping allowed.
NWR Unit resides in Anderson County.
No standbys available.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 01, 2024 – Oct 14, 2024
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel Daily bag limit and possession limit for Cherokee County apply.
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Furbearers
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 9
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: 249
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit Download Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
Only shotguns with non-toxic shot or .17/.22 caliber rimfire may be used for small game. No trapping allowed.
NWR Unit resides in Cherokee County.
No standbys available.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 01, 2024 – Oct 14, 2024
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel Daily bag limit and possession limit for Cherokee County apply.
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Furbearers
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 13
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: 231
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit Download Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
Only shotguns with non-toxic shot or .17/.22 caliber rimfire may be used for small game. No trapping allowed.
NWR Unit resides in Cherokee County.
No standbys available.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 01, 2024 – Oct 14, 2024
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel Daily bag limit and possession limit for Cherokee County apply.
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Furbearers
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 13
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: 233
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: