Public Land Access

Cooper WMA Offers Hunting, Fishing, and Hiking Near Sulphur Springs

Cooper Wildlife Management Area covers about 14,480 acres in Delta and Hopkins counties next to Jim Chapman Lake and is open year-round for hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Hopkins County The Great Outdoors

Cooper WMA sits along the Jim Chapman Lake (also called Cooper Lake) shoreline. The WMA is managed by TPWD under a license with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The address is 829 CR 4795, Sulphur Springs. You can call the WMA office at 903-945-3132.

The area is open year-round, but some roads may flood and become impassable during heavy rain. Restrooms are available only at Johns Creek Boat Ramp. Bring your own drinking water. A standard Texas hunting or fishing license is required for those activities. Check the TPWD website for current permit requirements and season dates before you go.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Cooper WMA

More Hopkins County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises and Who Collects Your Property Tax

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Hopkins County — the appraisal district sets the value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

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

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Rural landowners in Hopkins County who use their land for farming, ranching, or qualified wildlife management may pay taxes based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Lakes and Water

Jim Chapman Lake Is the County's Main Water Reservoir

Jim Chapman Lake on the South Sulphur River sits on the Hopkins-Delta county line and serves both flood control and water supply for the region.

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