Public Hunting Program (Leased Private Land)

Marlin Lake Park

Falls County, Texas · 903 acres open to public hunting

Annual Public Hunting Permit

About this property

No description published yetThe access and regulation facts below are recorded; the written description is not.

Huntable species (12)

American Woodcock
Dove
Feral Hog
Furbearers
Gallinule
Predators
Rabbits & Hares
Rail
Squirrel
Waterfowl
White-tailed Deer
Wilson's Snipe

Seasons and bag limits (21)

These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.

Dove

Sep 1 – Oct 25 · Adult · 15 a day, 45 in possession across all dove (statewide)

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Dove	15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate.	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Access to the lake for fishing is allowed through the City of Marlin managed parks.

Dec 11 – Jan 14 · Adult · 15 a day, 45 in possession across all dove (statewide)

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Dove	15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate.	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Access to the lake for fishing is allowed through the City of Marlin managed parks.

Feral Hog

Sep 1 – Aug 31 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Feral Hog	No limit	Archery (Bow), CrossbowCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Archery Only. Open year around; no closed season.

Squirrel, Rabbits, Hares, Furbearers and Predators

Sep 1 – Aug 31 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Furbearers	No limit	Air Gun, Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
Predators	No limit	Air Gun, Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
Rabbits & Hares	No limit	Air Gun, Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
Squirrel	No limit	Air Gun, Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Archery, Air-Rifle, and Shotgun only. Open year around except during the archery and general deer seasons as established for Falls County. Hunting during daylight hours only.

Gallinules, Snipe, Rail, and Woodcock

Sep 19 – Sep 27 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Rail	See Outdoor Annual	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
Gallinule	15 combined	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Old Lake only. Each day of the open seasons as established for Falls County for these species.

Nov 7 – Jan 6 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Rail	See Outdoor Annual	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
Gallinule	15 combined	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Old Lake only. Each day of the open seasons as established for Falls County for these species.

Nov 7 – Feb 21 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Wilson's Snipe	8statewide limitPossession: 24 (statewide)	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Old Lake only. Each day of the open seasons as established for Falls County for these species.

Dec 18 – Jan 31 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
American Woodcock	3statewide limitPossession: 9 (statewide)	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Old Lake only. Each day of the open seasons as established for Falls County for these species.

Waterfowl

Sep 19 – Sep 27 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Waterfowl	See Outdoor Annual	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Old Lake only. Each day of the Early Teal and North Zone Duck seasons as established for Falls county.

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Waterfowl	See Outdoor Annual	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Old Lake only. Each day of the Early Teal and North Zone Duck seasons as established for Falls county.

Dec 5 – Jan 31 · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Waterfowl	See Outdoor Annual	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Old Lake only. Each day of the Early Teal and North Zone Duck seasons as established for Falls county.

Youth White-tailed Deer

Oct 30 – Nov 1 · Youth

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
White-tailed Deer	See Outdoor Annual	Archery (Bow), CrossbowCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Archery only. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Youth Season information and regulations.

Jan 4 – Jan 17 · Youth

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
White-tailed Deer	See Outdoor Annual	Archery (Bow), CrossbowCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Archery only. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Youth Season information and regulations.

Youth Waterfowl and Veteran/Active-Duty Military

Nov 7 – Nov 8 · Veteran/Active Duty

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Waterfowl	See Outdoor Annual	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.

Nov 7 – Nov 8 · Youth

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
Waterfowl	See Outdoor Annual	Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.

White-tailed Deer

Archery Only. Each day of the Archery and General seasons as established for Falls County in the TPWD Outdoor Annual (dates follow the county listings there). · Adult

Quarry	Bag	Legal means
White-tailed Deer	See Outdoor Annual	Archery (Bow), CrossbowCenterfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.

Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.