Wildlife Management Area
White Oak Creek WMA
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
- Limited Draw Hunt
About this property
25,777 acres of bottomland hardwood where White Oak Creek runs into the Sulphur River, spread across Bowie, Cass, Morris and Titus counties in the far northeast corner of the state. TPWD holds it under licence from the Army Corps of Engineers.
Huntable species (13)
- American Bullfrog
- American Woodcock
- Bobcat
- Coyote
- Dove
- Feral Hog
- Furbearers
- Rabbits & Hares
- Raccoon
- Squirrel
- Waterfowl
- White-tailed Deer
- Wilson's Snipe
Seasons and bag limits (30)
These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.
Bullfrogs
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| American Bullfrog | 25 daily | No firearms. |
Open year-round except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
Coyotes, Bobcats, and Furbearers
Dove
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Each day of the Central Zone Dove Season, except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED. Shooting hours are from noon to sunset.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | 15 combinedNo more than 2 white-tipped doves within the daily aggregate. | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Each day of the Central Zone Dove Season, except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED. Shooting hours are from noon to sunset.
Waterfowl
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Shooting hours: one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, Falconry, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons, except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Shooting hours: one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, Falconry, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons, except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Shooting hours: one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, Falconry, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons, except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Shooting hours: one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, Falconry, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons, except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | See Outdoor Annual | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Shooting hours: one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, Falconry, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons, except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
Youth Only Squirrel
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | Air Gun, Muzzleloader, Rimfire Rifle, Shotgun |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | Air Gun, Muzzleloader, Rimfire Rifle, Shotgun |
Rabbits and hares may also be taken during the youth squirrel hunt.
Raccoons
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | No limitfur-bearing animal — no statewide limit | Air Gun, Muzzleloader, Rimfire Rifle, Shotgun |
Except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED. Night hunting only: one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.
Squirrel, Rabbits and Hares
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | Air Gun, Muzzleloader, Rimfire Rifle, ShotgunRimfire, shotgun, air rifle and muzzleloader only. |
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | Air Gun, Muzzleloader, Rimfire Rifle, ShotgunRimfire, shotgun, air rifle and muzzleloader only. |
Except on dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1 deer (either sex) | Archery (Bow), Crossbow |
Except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED: Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-9, and Nov. 16-18. LEGAL BUCK must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. All deer taken on the WMA must be reported to 903-884-3800 within 12 hours.
Feral Hog — Archery Only Season
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hog | No limit | Archery (Bow), Crossbow |
Except dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED: Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-9, and Nov. 16-18.
Woodcock and Snipe
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Snipe | 8statewide limitPossession: 24 (statewide) | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Each day of the established seasons for these species except on dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| American Woodcock | 3statewide limitPossession: 9 (statewide) | Refer to the APH Map Booklet |
Each day of the established seasons for these species except on dates ENTIRE AREA CLOSED.
Feral Hog — General Season
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hog | No limit | DogsNo firearm restrictions: buckshot allowed. |
The use of dogs is allowed; dog identification required.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.