Wildlife Management Area
Lower Neches WMA
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
About this property
7,998 acres of briny coastal marsh in three units near Bridge City in Orange County, with Sabine Lake forming the eastern edge. Nelda Stark, Old River and Adams Bayou each sit on their own piece of the low ground between the river and the lake.
Huntable species (9)
- Feral Hog
- Gallinules
- Geese
- Rabbits & Hares
- Rail
- Rails
- Snipe
- Waterfowl
- Woodcock
Seasons and bag limits (46)
These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.
WaterfowlOld River Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Rails | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
Each day of the Early Teal Season. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at noon the same day. Maximum of 5 persons per party.
During the established seasons for these species only on hunt dates and times designated for waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Rails | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
South Zone Duck as established for Orange County. East of Hwy. 87/73: only on Wed., Fri., and Sun. (the hunt area between Lake Street and Hwy. 87/73 is non-motorized access only). West of Hwy. 87/73: only on Tues., Thurs., and Sat. (motorized access restricted to perimeter waters of the Wetland Restoration Area and the leveed impoundment west of Hwy. 87). Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at noon the same day. Maximum of 5 persons per party.
During the established seasons for these species only on hunt dates and times designated for waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Rails | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
South Zone Duck as established for Orange County. East of Hwy. 87/73: only on Wed., Fri., and Sun. (the hunt area between Lake Street and Hwy. 87/73 is non-motorized access only). West of Hwy. 87/73: only on Tues., Thurs., and Sat. (motorized access restricted to perimeter waters of the Wetland Restoration Area and the leveed impoundment west of Hwy. 87). Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at noon the same day. Maximum of 5 persons per party.
During the established seasons for these species only on hunt dates and times designated for waterfowl.
WaterfowlNelda Stark Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl, rabbits, and hares. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
Each day of the Early Teal Season. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at sunset the same day. No designated hunt sites; a 200-yard distance must be kept between all hunt parties; maximum of 5 persons per hunt party.
During the established seasons for these species on hunt dates and times designated for waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl, rabbits, and hares. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
South Zone Duck: only on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at sunset the same day. No designated hunt sites; a 200-yard distance must be kept between all hunt parties; maximum of 5 persons per hunt party.
During the established seasons for these species on hunt dates and times designated for waterfowl.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl, rabbits, and hares. |
| Gallinules | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Geese | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Rail | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Snipe | 8 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
| Woodcock | 3 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
South Zone Duck: only on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at sunset the same day. No designated hunt sites; a 200-yard distance must be kept between all hunt parties; maximum of 5 persons per hunt party.
During the established seasons for these species on hunt dates and times designated for waterfowl.
Youth/Adult Only AreaOld River Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
Each day of Early Teal Season. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at noon the same day. No more than 2 participating adults per party; each party is required to have one hunting youth participant (under 17). Maximum of 5 persons per party.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
Each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of Regular Waterfowl Season as established for Orange County. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at noon the same day. No more than 2 participating adults per party; each party is required to have one hunting youth participant (under 17). Maximum of 5 persons per party.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
Each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of Regular Waterfowl Season as established for Orange County. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at noon the same day. No more than 2 participating adults per party; each party is required to have one hunting youth participant (under 17). Maximum of 5 persons per party.
Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only WaterfowlNelda Stark Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
Each day of the special season. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at sunset the same day. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. |
Each day of the special season. Hunts begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at sunset the same day. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only WaterfowlOld River Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
Feral HogsNelda Stark Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hog | No limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; buckshot is allowed for feral hogs. |
Rabbits & HaresNelda Stark Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits & Hares | No limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only means allowed on the area; non-toxic shot is required for rabbits and hares. |
Hunting is restricted to 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Rabbits and HaresOld River Unit
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits & Hares | No limit | ShotgunShotguns with non-toxic shot only. |
Hunting from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.