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State Park

Lake Mineral Wells SP

Parker County, Texas · 3,282.5 acres

  • Limited Draw Hunt

About this property

3,282.5 acres of rough oak country east of Mineral Wells, wrapped around a lake the city built for itself in 1922. Post, live and blackjack oak carry the slopes, with pecan and walnut in the draws and prickly pear and lace cactus out on the open rock.

Huntable species (2)

Seasons and bag limits (6)

These are drawn hunts. You must apply in advance and be selected — you cannot simply turn up. Being drawn is not guaranteed, and a permit for one hunt does not admit you to another. Each block below is one hunt — one application covers every animal listed in it. Apply through Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex

Dec 5 – Dec 6 · Youth · Apply by Sep 1

Legal meansOnly: Centerfire Rifles

QuarryBagLegal means
Feral HogUnlimited Feral HogsCenterfire Rifle
White-tailed DeerTwo White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One BuckCenterfire Rifle

Archery Deer

Dec 7 – Dec 9 · Adult · Apply by Aug 15

Legal meansOnly: All Archery Equipment

QuarryBagLegal means
Feral HogUnlimited Feral Hogs; Either SexArchery (Bow), Crossbow
White-tailed DeerTwo White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antler restrictions are in place with a legal buck with at least one unbranched antler; OR an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.Archery (Bow), Crossbow

Gun Deer - Either Sex

Dec 9 – Dec 11 · Adult · Apply by Sep 15

Legal meansOnly: Centerfire Rifles

QuarryBagLegal means
Feral HogUnlimited Feral HogsCenterfire Rifle
White-tailed DeerTwo White-tailed Deer; Antlerless OnlyCenterfire Rifle

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