Wildlife Management Area
Big Lake Bottom WMA
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
- Limited Draw Hunt
About this property
4,253 acres of bottomland hardwood in the Trinity River floodplain southwest of Palestine, on poorly drained black clay locals call gumbo mud. It sits under shallow slow-moving floodwater anywhere from five to sixty days a year, and Big Lake itself left the area in 2009.
Huntable species (9)
- Feral Hog
- Gallinules
- Rabbits & Hares
- Rabbits/Hares
- Snipe
- Squirrel
- Waterfowl
- White-tailed Deer
- Woodcock
Seasons and bag limits (84)
These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.
Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | Air Gun, Rimfire Rifle, ShotgunRimfire, air gun, or shotgun. |
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | Air Gun, Rimfire Rifle, ShotgunRimfire, air gun, or shotgun. |
General access is by APH and LPU Permit only during daylight hours at the designated entry point.
Waterfowl
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Snipe | 8 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, Shotgunstatewide — the booklet page states no property restriction |
Provided these dates fall within the North Zone Duck season. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunter access begins at 5:00 a.m.; hunters may not leave the parking area before 5:00 a.m.
May be taken during the shooting hours and hunt dates for waterfowl during the open seasons for these species.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.