State Park
Silver Lake State Park
- Limited Draw Hunt
About this property
54,000 acres of canyon, limestone and live-oak-and-juniper hills on the West Nueces, twenty miles north-east of Brackettville — the second-largest state park in Texas, and not yet open as one. The Moody Foundation gave TPWD most of the old Silver Lake Ranch in 2026 and the state bought the rest. River, springs, deer, turkey and javelina, and no public access before the first hunts.
Huntable species (2)
- Exotic Mammals
- White-tailed Deer
Seasons and bag limits (2)
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.
Gun Deer - Either Sex
Legal meansOnly: All Archery Equipment; Centerfire Rifles; Muzzleloaders or Shotguns with Slugs
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Exotic Mammals | Unlimited Exotic Mammals | Archery (Bow), Centerfire Rifle, Crossbow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun |
| White-tailed Deer | Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck | Archery (Bow), Centerfire Rifle, Crossbow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun |
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.