Public Land

Caddo National Grasslands Offers Hunting and Fishing in Fannin County

The Caddo National Grasslands Wildlife Management Area covers about 16,000 acres in Fannin County and is open for hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking.

Fannin County The Great Outdoors

The WMA has two units near Bonham. The Bois d'Arc Creek Unit covers 13,360 acres. The Ladonia Unit adds 2,780 more acres. Both are open year-round. The area is about 15 to 20 miles northeast of Bonham.

Hunters can pursue white-tailed deer, waterfowl, squirrels, doves, and quail. An Annual Public Hunting Permit from TPWD is required. Some hunts need a separate draw permit. Anglers can fish Coffee Mill Lake and Lake Davy Crockett for crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Boat ramps and restrooms are on-site. Contact TPWD at 903-905-2207 for current rules.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Caddo National Grasslands WMA

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Property Tax

Fannin County Has Two Separate Tax Offices

The appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax assessor-collector office handles registration and some other duties — and in Fannin County, the tax assessor does not collect property taxes.

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Homestead Exemption

Apply for Your Homestead Exemption at the Fannin CAD

If you own and live in your home in Fannin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable property value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Lower Taxes in Fannin County

Land used for farming, ranching, or other qualifying agriculture can be taxed on its productive value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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New Lake

Bois d'Arc Lake Is Texas's Newest Major Reservoir

Bois d'Arc Lake opened to the public in April 2024 and sits northeast of Bonham — it is the first major new reservoir built in Texas in more than 30 years.

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