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Wildlife Management Area

James E. Daughtrey WMA

Live Oak County, McMullen County, Texas · 26,153 acres open to public hunting

  • Annual Public Hunting Permit
  • Limited Draw Hunt

About this property

26,153 acres of South Texas brush wrapped around Choke Canyon Reservoir in Live Oak and McMullen counties, taking in the whole shoreline except the park units themselves and the dam. Cover is mesquite, blackbrush and huisache over ground that was open grassland before fire suppression.

Huntable species (15)

Seasons and bag limits (108)

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

Hunting with a raptor? Your limit is 3 migratory game birds a day, and three times that in possession — the total across every species you fly at, not 3 of each. It caps the daily bags shown above.

TPWD: “Falconry daily bag and possession limits shall not exceed 3 and 9 migratory game birds respectively, singly or in the aggregate.

Dove

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

QuarryBagLegal means
Dove15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate.Refer to the APH Map Booklet
Rabbits & HaresNo limitnongame — no statewide limitRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the South Zone Dove and Falconry Dove seasons. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Concurrent with dove and quail hunts. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Nov 13 – Nov 29 · Adult · 15 a day, 45 in possession across all dove (statewide)

QuarryBagLegal means
Dove15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate.Falconry
Rabbits & HaresNo limitnongame — no statewide limitRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the South Zone Dove and Falconry Dove seasons. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app. This window is the statewide Falconry Dove season; falconry is the means.

Concurrent with dove and quail hunts. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Dec 18 – Jan 21 · Adult · 15 a day, 45 in possession across all dove (statewide)

QuarryBagLegal means
Dove15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate.Refer to the APH Map Booklet
Rabbits & HaresNo limitnongame — no statewide limitRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the South Zone Dove and Falconry Dove seasons. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Concurrent with dove and quail hunts. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Waterfowl

Sep 12 – Sep 27 · Adult

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Sep 19 – Sep 27 · Adult

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Oct 31 – Nov 1 · Veteran/Active Duty

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Oct 31 – Nov 1 · Youth

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Nov 7 – Nov 29 · Adult

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Nov 7 – Jan 31 · Adult

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Dec 12 – Jan 31 · Adult

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Feb 1 – Feb 21 · Adult

QuarryBagLegal means
WaterfowlSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Gallinules15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Moorhen15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
RailsSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Sandhill CranesSee Outdoor AnnualRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Snipe8 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Woodcock3 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet

Each day of the Early Teal, South Zone Duck Youth/Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season, South Zone General Season, Early Canada Goose, East Zone Dark Goose and Falconry South Zone Duck seasons. When the land areas are closed, waterfowl hunters may access the lake through public boat ramps but must remain within the first 50 feet of the bank from the existing water's edge. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

May be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for these species. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Zone C - may be taken during the dates for waterfowl provided the season is open for Sandhill Cranes. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Quail

Nov 16 – Nov 29 · Adult · 15 a day, 45 in possession across all quail (statewide)

QuarryBagLegal means
Quail15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Rabbits & HaresNo limitnongame — no statewide limitRefer to the APH Map Booklet

All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Concurrent with dove and quail hunts. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Dec 11 – Dec 20 · Adult · 15 a day, 45 in possession across all quail (statewide)

QuarryBagLegal means
Quail15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Rabbits & HaresNo limitnongame — no statewide limitRefer to the APH Map Booklet

All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Concurrent with dove and quail hunts. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Jan 9 – Jan 17 · Adult · 15 a day, 45 in possession across all quail (statewide)

QuarryBagLegal means
Quail15 combinedRefer to the APH Map Booklet
Rabbits & HaresNo limitnongame — no statewide limitRefer to the APH Map Booklet

All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

Concurrent with dove and quail hunts. All public users must perform on-site registration (eOSR) in the Texas Hunt & Fish app.

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