Public Hunting Program (Leased Private Land)
Ben Arnold
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
About this property
Near the settlement of Ben Arnold, between county roads 135 and 136 north of Cameron, two hundred and twenty-seven acres behind a gate whose combination is 1017.
Dove on the Central Zone season, then early teal, the youth and veteran waterfowl days, North Zone ducks and Eastern Zone geese. Rabbits, coyotes and feral hogs while hunting either, and fishing with rod and reel. Shotgun only, no shot larger than #2, non-toxic over water.
Before you go
- Registration
- On-site registration is required each day. This unit takes eOSR.
- Legal means
- Shotgun only, with shot no larger than # 2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl.
- Gate combination
- Gate Combination 1017.
Finding your way around
- Access roads
- CR 135, CR 136, FM 1444.
- Registration point
- 2 information/registration stations.
- Parking areas
- 2 designated parking areas.
- Crossings
- Combination gate.
- Towns nearby
- Ben Arnold, Burlington, Cameron.
Huntable species (7)
- Coyote
- Eurasian Collared-Dove
- Feral Hog
- Mourning Dove
- Rabbits & Hares
- Waterfowl
- White-winged Dove
Seasons and bag limits (40)
These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.
Dove
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Collared-Dove | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Mourning Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| White-winged Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Gate Combination 1017.
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Collared-Dove | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Mourning Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| White-winged Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Gate Combination 1017.
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
Waterfowl
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal Season, Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Days, North Zone Duck, Eastern Zone Goose (Early Canada and Dark Goose).
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal Season, Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Days, North Zone Duck, Eastern Zone Goose (Early Canada and Dark Goose).
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal Season, Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Days, North Zone Duck, Eastern Zone Goose (Early Canada and Dark Goose).
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal Season, Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Days, North Zone Duck, Eastern Zone Goose (Early Canada and Dark Goose).
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal Season, Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Days, North Zone Duck, Eastern Zone Goose (Early Canada and Dark Goose).
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal Season, Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Days, North Zone Duck, Eastern Zone Goose (Early Canada and Dark Goose).
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotgun only, with shot no larger than #2. Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl. |
Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal Season, Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Days, North Zone Duck, Eastern Zone Goose (Early Canada and Dark Goose).
May be taken while hunting Dove or Waterfowl.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.