Public land & waterNo lottery
TX · Orange County · Houston/Beaumont · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits and hares, Doves, Waterfowl, Feral hogs
Public hunting unit with ordinary squirrels, rabbits and hares, doves, waterfowl, feral hogs access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
4,328 agency-reported acres · Unit 712
Season: 2026–27: East Texas squirrel dates; rabbits and hogs have no closed season. Waterfowl only Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; noon finish. Orange city-limit portions are closed to hunting.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
No hunting in Orange city-limit portions; lower area requires boat access. Non-toxic shot generally required; no hog baiting.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Washington County · Austin/Waco · Hunting
Doves
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary doves access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
88 agency-reported acres · Unit 2560
Season: 2026–27: first Central Zone dove split only; do not treat neighboring Gerland’s later dates as permission for this unit.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TX · Lee/Burleson County · Austin/Waco · Hunting
Waterfowl
Public hunting unit with ordinary waterfowl access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
350 agency-reported acres · Unit 1121
Season: 2026–27: Flag Pond waterfowl only during early teal, North Zone duck and extended falconry dates. Closed Dec. 5–6 and Jan. 9–10; boat access only; leave by noon.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Flag Pond only; boat access required; no shoreline hunting or airboats. Do not confuse with separate Nails Creek drawn deer hunts.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TX · Cameron County · San Antonio/Corpus Christi · Hunting
Rabbits and hares, Quail, Doves, Chachalaca
Public hunting unit with ordinary rabbits and hares, quail, doves, chachalaca access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
175 agency-reported acres · Unit 740
Season: 2026–27: South Zone dove zone schedule; quail season with unit limits; rabbit take restricted to the concurrent legal hunts stated in the map. Check the legal box for hours and closures.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TX · Tom Green County · Central Texas · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits and hares, Doves, Waterfowl, White-tailed deer (archery option), Feral hogs, Rio Grande turkey
Public hunting unit with ordinary squirrels, rabbits and hares, doves, waterfowl, white-tailed deer (archery option), feral hogs, rio grande turkey access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
12,858 agency-reported acres · Unit 502
Season: 2026–27: quail, squirrels and rabbits Jan. 1–Feb. 21. Deer/turkey use Tom Green County dates and the unit’s methods; waterfowl shooting ends at noon.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Floyd County · Panhandle · Hunting
Rabbits and hares, Pheasants, Doves, Waterfowl
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary rabbits and hares, pheasants, doves, waterfowl access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
200 agency-reported acres · Unit 2550
Season: 2026–27: North Zone dove zone schedule; county pheasant season; the unit’s listed teal/duck/goose dates; rabbit take restricted to the concurrent legal hunts stated in the map. Check the legal box for hours and closures.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Lynn County · Panhandle · Hunting
Quail, Doves, White-tailed deer (archery option)
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary quail, doves, white-tailed deer (archery option) access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
320 agency-reported acres · Unit 2507
Season: 2026–27: North Zone dove zone schedule; quail season with unit limits. Check the legal box for hours and closures.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Delta County · Dallas/Ft. Worth · Hunting
Doves
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary doves access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
415 agency-reported acres · Unit 2564
Season: 2026–27: North Zone dove first split with this unit ending Oct. 31. Check the legal box for hours and closures.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Collin County · Dallas/Ft. Worth · Hunting
Doves
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary doves access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
615 agency-reported acres · Unit 2266
Season: 2026–27: North Zone dove first split with this unit ending Oct. 31. Check the legal box for hours and closures.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Walk-in field access; no vehicles in fields and no use of wet parking areas. Unit 2266 allows designated roadway-edge parking.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Hansford County · Panhandle · Hunting
Rabbits and hares, Pheasants, Doves, Waterfowl
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary rabbits and hares, pheasants, doves, waterfowl access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
481 agency-reported acres · Unit 2582
Season: 2026–27: North Zone dove, High Plains duck/Western goose and county pheasant seasons; rabbits only during legal bird hunts. Check agricultural closures; many units close Oct. 3–15.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Shotguns only, no slugs. Check posted herbicide closures; orange flags close access. Vehicle/ATV permissions are unit-specific in the official map.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TX · Bowie, Cass, Morris, Titus County · Pineywoods · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits and hares, Doves, Waterfowl, White-tailed deer (archery option), Feral hogs
Public hunting unit with ordinary squirrels, rabbits and hares, doves, waterfowl, white-tailed deer (archery option), feral hogs access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
25,777 agency-reported acres · Unit 727
Season: 2026–27: squirrels/rabbits Oct. 1–Feb. 28 excluding closures Oct. 31–Nov. 1, Nov. 7–9 and Nov. 16–18. Waterfowl ends at noon; dove begins at noon.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Milam County · Austin/Waco · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits and hares, Doves, Waterfowl, Feral hogs
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary squirrels, rabbits and hares, doves, waterfowl, feral hogs access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
745 agency-reported acres · Unit 2555
Season: 2026–27: Central Zone dove zone schedule; the unit’s listed teal/duck/goose dates; county squirrel dates with unit restrictions; rabbit take restricted to the concurrent legal hunts stated in the map. Check the legal box for hours and closures.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
TX · Collingsworth County · Panhandle · Hunting
Doves
Agency-enrolled private parcel with ordinary doves access under the specified 2026–27 legal-game schedule.
480 agency-reported acres · Unit 2224
Season: 2026–27: North Zone dove first split. Check the legal box for hours and closures.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: $48 annual APH permit; hunting license and required endorsements additional
Texas hunting license, $48 annual APH permit for adults, required endorsements and hunter education. Complete on-site/electronic registration where the unit requires it.
Stay inside mapped public-access boundaries and use designated entrances/parking. Unit weapon rules and closures can differ from county seasons.
Why this is included: The current unit Legal Game Box lists these ordinary APH/daily-permit hunts separately from selection hunts. No draw or E-postcard position is included.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
UT · Davis County · Hunting
Ducks & geese
Shared public waterfowl ground with designated access points. Use the current agency map and legal hunt dates.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Utah hunting or combination license, HIP registration, federal duck stamp where required, and applicable hunter education.
Ducks and geese only. Excludes swan permits, rest areas, educational closures and special blind arrangements.
Why this is included: Utah’s waterfowl rule exempts ducks and geese from the species-permit requirement. The 2026 agency access report names this public WMA.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
UT · Wasatch County · Fishing
Trout, bass & perch
Reservoir fishing with public day-use access. Check the selected shore access or ramp before travel.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Utah fishing or combination license where required, plus park entrance fee or pass. Boating has additional requirements.
Camping is a separate reservation. Review current water conditions and species-specific harvest closures.
Why this is included: The park offers ordinary day-use entry and fishing; Utah fishing licenses are available by direct purchase.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
UT · Weber County · Hunting
Ducks & geese
Public waterfowl access through agency-designated parking and launch areas during legal seasons.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Utah hunting or combination license, HIP registration, federal duck stamp where required, and applicable hunter education.
Ducks and geese only. Follow posted gates, closures and mapped hunt boundaries; no exclusive spot is reserved.
Why this is included: Utah’s waterfowl rule exempts ducks and geese from the species-permit requirement. The 2026 agency access report identifies ordinary public entry.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
UT · Washington County · Fishing
Trout, bass, bluegill & crappie
Public reservoir fishing from permitted shoreline or by boat, with a purchased day-use pass.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Utah fishing or combination license where required, plus park entrance fee or pass. Boating has additional requirements.
Check posted park hours, weather and launch conditions. A day-use entry is separate from camping.
Why this is included: The park lists fishing as ordinary day use, with direct-purchase park entry and state fishing licenses.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
UT · Washington County · Fishing
Bass, bluegill & sunfish
Public warm-water reservoir fishing through the park’s day-use access.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Utah fishing or combination license where required, plus park entrance fee or pass. Boat inspection and aquatic-invasive-species rules apply.
Check water, weather and park capacity. Camping and other reserved facilities have separate arrangements.
Why this is included: The park offers direct-purchase day-use entry and ordinary fishing, rather than a fishing draw.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Amelia County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
2,217 agency-reported acres
Season: Use the current DWR small-game calendar for each listed species; dates differ for squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. Posted area or quota-period closures override general seasons.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license and applicable hunter education. A general access permit alone does not authorize hunting. Follow county method rules, legal hours and required blaze clothing.
The WMA requires quota authorization during the opening day and following three weeks of spring turkey season; that period and turkey hunts are excluded here. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: The official property page identifies the listed small-game hunting. DWR small-game rules use purchased hunting licenses, rather than a species draw; this record excludes quota and special hunts.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Wythe County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Ruffed grouse
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, ruffed grouse hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
7,500 agency-reported acres
Season: Use the current DWR small-game calendar for each listed species; dates differ for squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. Posted area or quota-period closures override general seasons.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license and applicable hunter education. A general access permit alone does not authorize hunting. Follow county method rules, legal hours and required blaze clothing.
Mountain terrain and limited parking; use the marked public boundaries and designated parking. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: The official property page identifies the listed small-game hunting. DWR small-game rules use purchased hunting licenses, rather than a species draw; this record excludes quota and special hunts.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Sussex County · Hunting
Gray & red squirrels
Public squirrel hunting within the WMA under its posted hunting seasons and designated-access rules.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license and hunter education where required.
Fox squirrels are prohibited. Avoid sensitive-habitat closures. Neighboring state forest access has different permit requirements.
Why this is included: The property is open to ordinary hunting; its 2026–2027 season sheet lists squirrel seasons without a draw requirement.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Prince Edward County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: Use the current DWR small-game calendar for each listed species; dates differ for squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. Posted area or quota-period closures override general seasons.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license and applicable hunter education. A general access permit alone does not authorize hunting. Follow county method rules, legal hours and required blaze clothing.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: The official property page identifies the listed small-game hunting. DWR small-game rules use purchased hunting licenses, rather than a species draw; this record excludes quota and special hunts.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Fauquier & Culpeper counties · Hunting
Squirrels, rabbits & quail
Public small-game hunting in designated WMA areas during the applicable species season.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license, hunter education where required, and applicable local method rules.
Excludes the Hogue Tract’s restricted October–January access and separate special hunts. Check each species season before travel.
Why this is included: The agency describes ordinary public small-game hunting and hunting-license access. This entry covers that activity only, based on those listed requirements.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Charles City County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: Use the current DWR small-game calendar for each listed species; dates differ for squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. Posted area or quota-period closures override general seasons.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license and applicable hunter education. A general access permit alone does not authorize hunting. Follow county method rules, legal hours and required blaze clothing.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: The official property page identifies the listed small-game hunting. DWR small-game rules use purchased hunting licenses, rather than a species draw; this record excludes quota and special hunts.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
