Corps of Engineers Land
Granger PHL
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
- Limited Draw Hunt

About this property
10,888 acres of Corps of Engineers ground around Granger Lake, on the San Gabriel River in the Blackland Prairie north of Taylor in Williamson County, in two named pieces — the Willis Creek unit and the Pecan Grove unit. The Corps dammed the river in the 1970s for flood control on the Brazos system; the hunting land is the margin it holds around the pool.
Huntable species (12)
- American Woodcock
- Coyote
- Dove
- Exotic Mammals
- Feral Hog
- Furbearers
- Rabbits & Hares
- Rail
- Squirrel
- Waterfowl
- White-tailed Deer
- Wilson's Snipe
Seasons and bag limits (25)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting; firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
Each day of Central Zone Dove season. Migratory bird hunters should take care not to hunt over areas baited for hog hunting.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting; firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
Each day of Central Zone Dove season. Migratory bird hunters should take care not to hunt over areas baited for hog hunting.
Feral Hogs
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hog | No limit | Archery (Bow), CrossbowArchery only. |
Hunting is restricted to one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. Baiting is allowed for feral hogs. A gear tag containing name, address, and the date set is required on all hunting blinds, stands, and feeders.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hog | No limit | Archery (Bow), CrossbowArchery only. |
Hunting is restricted to one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. Baiting is allowed for feral hogs. A gear tag containing name, address, and the date set is required on all hunting blinds, stands, and feeders.
Furbearers/Coyotes
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Furbearers | No limitfur-bearing animal — no statewide limit | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunArchery and shotgun only. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunArchery and shotgun only. |
No closed season. Hunting during daylight hours only.
Rabbits & Hares
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits & Hares | No limit | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunArchery and shotgun only; firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
No closed season.
Squirrel
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | 10 per day | Archery (Bow), Crossbow, ShotgunArchery and shotgun only; firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
No closed season.
Snipe, Rail, and Woodcock
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
Each day of their open seasons.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
Each day of their open seasons.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Snipe | 8statewide limitPossession: 24 (statewide) | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
Each day of their open seasons.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| American Woodcock | 3statewide limitPossession: 9 (statewide) | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. |
Each day of their open seasons.
Waterfowl
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting. |
Each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting. |
Each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting. |
Each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting. |
Each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons.
Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only Waterfowl
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting. |
See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting. |
See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.