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Wildlife Management Area

Hunting and camping at North Toledo Bend WMA

North Toledo Bend WMA is a 3,650-acre public hunting and camping area in Shelby County, managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Shelby County The Great Outdoors

North Toledo Bend WMA is in Shelby County along Toledo Bend Reservoir. It covers 3,650 acres and is open year-round. You can hunt, fish, camp, hike, ride horses, and watch wildlife here. The Sabine River Authority of Texas manages it under a license agreement with TPWD.

To hunt here, you need a valid Texas hunting license. You also need the right tags, stamps, and a public hunting permit. TPWD sells several permit types. The Annual Public Hunting Permit is a flexible choice that covers many areas.

There are no restrooms on the property. Bring your own drinking water. Summer heat and humidity are very intense. Plan ahead for both. Check TPWD's website for current permit rules and any seasonal limits before your trip.

Source to confirm: TPWD — North Toledo Bend WMA

More Shelby County notes

Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in Shelby County

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

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Tax Exemptions

Lower your tax bill: homestead and timberland exemptions

Texas law gives homeowners and working landowners ways to reduce their property tax bill — but you have to apply.

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Lakes & Fishing

Fishing Toledo Bend Reservoir from Shelby County

Toledo Bend Reservoir sits on Shelby County's eastern edge and is one of the largest reservoirs in the South, known for bass, crappie, and catfish.

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National Forest

Sabine National Forest: public land in Shelby County

Sabine National Forest covers parts of Shelby County and offers camping, fishing, and hiking on federal land along Toledo Bend Reservoir.

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