Trans-Pecos Check Stations

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Mandatory CWD Sampling and Carcass Movement Restriction Zone in El Paso, Hudspeth, and parts of Culberson county

Trans-Pecos CWD Zone Description

That portion of the state lying within a line beginning where U.S. 285 enters from the State of New Mexico in Reeves County; thence southeast along U.S. 285 to R.M. 652; thence west along R.M. 652 to Rustler Springs Rd./FM 3541 in Culberson County; thence south along Rustler Springs Rd./F.M. 3541 to F.M. 2185; thence south along F.M. 2185 to Nevel Road; thence west along Nevel Road to County Road 501; thence south along County Road 501 to Weatherby Road; thence south along Weatherby Road to F.M. 2185; thence southwest along to F.M. 2185 to S.H. 54; thence south on S.H. 54 to U.S. 90; thence south along U.S. 90 to the Culberson County line; thence southwest along the Culberson County line to the Rio Grande; thence northwest along the Rio Grande to the Texas-New Mexico border.

Van Horn Staffed Check Station

Van Horn Check Station
Location Dates Hours Phone
"El Mercado"
604 W. Broadway
Van Horn, TX 79855

31.037440, -104.852833
Nov 24 - Dec 10, 2023 9 am – 7 pm (512) 221-8491
Dec 11, 2023 9 am – 1 pm

Hunters who harvest deer, elk, or other CWD susceptible species in special archery seasons and extended MLDP seasons should contact TPWD at (512) 221‑8491.

East US 62/180 Staffed Check Station

East US 62/18 Check Station
Location Dates Hours Phone
Pine Springs TXDOT Rest Area
US 62/180 - Eastbound, approximately
7 miles from Texas/New Mexico state line

31.960389, -104.680334
Nov 24 - Dec 10, 2023 9 am – 7 pm (512) 803-6498
Dec 11, 2023 9 am – 1 pm

Hunters who harvest deer, elk, or other CWD susceptible species in special archery seasons and extended MLDP seasons should contact TPWD at (512) 221‑8491.

Hueco Mountains Staffed Check Station

Hueco Mountains Check Station
Location Dates Hours Phone
Northern Hudspeth County Sheriff Substation
North side of US 62/180 - Approximately 0.15 miles
east of Hueco Ranch Road and 3.2 miles
west of Border Patrol checkpoint.

31.839343, -105.969485
Nov 24 - Dec 10, 2023 9 am – 7 pm (512) 803-5822
Dec 11, 2023 9 am – 1 pm

Hunters who harvest deer, elk, or other CWD susceptible species in special archery seasons and extended MLDP seasons should contact TPWD at (512) 221‑8491.