Wildlife Management Area
Justin Hurst WMA
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
- Limited Draw Hunt
About this property
15,034 acres of Gulf Coast prairie and marsh west of Freeport in Brazoria County, nearly level and mostly under five feet above sea level. With 52 inches of rain a year on ground that drains poorly, standing water is the normal condition rather than the exception.
Huntable species (10)
- Coyote
- Dove
- Feral Hog
- Gallinules
- Geese
- Rail
- Sandhill Cranes
- Snipe
- Waterfowl
- White-tailed Deer
Seasons and bag limits (60)
These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.
DoveNorth Stringfellow Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
Each day of the First Split of South Zone Dove season. All hunting activities coordinated through eOSR and the information/check station at the parking area of this unit.
Early Teal
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Sandhill Cranes | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
May be taken during all waterfowl hunts, including youth hunts, provided the seasons are open for these species.
Hunts only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays within the Early Teal season. Shooting hours begin one-half hour before sunrise; check out by noon. Hunt party size limited to 5 individuals. All hunting coordinated through the Headquarters Check Station: lottery drawing at 4:30 AM each hunt day determines position in line; admittance ends 30 minutes before legal shooting light. Boats hand-launched, electric motors only, no trailers.
Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only Waterfowl
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Sandhill Cranes | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
The Saturday during the established Special USFWS season (derived from the statewide youth/veteran waterfowl window). See TPWD Outdoor Annual. Checked out and out of the area by noon. Hunt party size limited to 5 individuals. All hunting coordinated through the Headquarters Check Station.
May be taken during all waterfowl hunts, including youth hunts, provided the seasons are open for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Sandhill Cranes | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
The Saturday during the established Special USFWS season (derived from the statewide youth/veteran waterfowl window). See TPWD Outdoor Annual. Checked out and out of the area by noon. Hunt party size limited to 5 individuals. All hunting coordinated through the Headquarters Check Station.
May be taken during all waterfowl hunts, including youth hunts, provided the seasons are open for these species.
South Zone Duck
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Sandhill Cranes | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
May be taken during all waterfowl hunts, including youth hunts, provided the seasons are open for these species.
Hunts only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and the last Sunday of each split. No hunts on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Shooting hours begin one-half hour before sunrise; check out by noon. Hunt party size limited to 5 individuals. All hunting coordinated through the Headquarters Check Station: lottery drawing at 4:30 AM each hunt day determines position in line; admittance ends 30 minutes before legal shooting light. Boats hand-launched, electric motors only, no trailers.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Sandhill Cranes | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
May be taken during all waterfowl hunts, including youth hunts, provided the seasons are open for these species.
Hunts only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and the last Sunday of each split. No hunts on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Shooting hours begin one-half hour before sunrise; check out by noon. Hunt party size limited to 5 individuals. All hunting coordinated through the Headquarters Check Station: lottery drawing at 4:30 AM each hunt day determines position in line; admittance ends 30 minutes before legal shooting light. Boats hand-launched, electric motors only, no trailers.
Youth/Adult Waterfowl
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Sandhill Cranes | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
First Sunday of each split of the South Zone season (derived from the statewide split dates). Checked out and out of the area by noon. Hunt party size limited to 5 individuals. All hunting coordinated through the Headquarters Check Station.
May be taken during all waterfowl hunts, including youth hunts, provided the seasons are open for these species.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Sandhill Cranes | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot are the only legal means that may be possessed or used during these hunts. |
First Sunday of each split of the South Zone season (derived from the statewide split dates). Checked out and out of the area by noon. Hunt party size limited to 5 individuals. All hunting coordinated through the Headquarters Check Station.
May be taken during all waterfowl hunts, including youth hunts, provided the seasons are open for these species.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.