Wildlife Management Area

Pat Mayse WMA Offers Public Hunting and Hiking

An 8,925-acre wildlife management area on the west side of Pat Mayse Reservoir is open to the public for hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Lamar County The Great Outdoors

Pat Mayse WMA covers 8,925 acres in northern Lamar County, about 11 miles northwest of Paris. It sits in the Post Oak Savannah region and includes roughly 4,900 acres of hardwood timber, 2,500 acres of old fields, and 1,500 acres of water. TPWD manages it for deer, waterfowl, and other wildlife.

The area is open year-round except when closed for special permit hunts. You can hunt, fish, camp, hike, and ride horses. ATVs are not allowed. Many interior roads are rough logging trails that need four-wheel drive. There are no restrooms, drinking water, or staff on site. Check with TPWD for current permit requirements before you go: (903) 905-2207.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Pat Mayse WMA

More Lamar County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises and Who Collects Your Property Taxes

Two separate offices handle your property taxes in Lamar County — one sets the value, the other handles payment.

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Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to take $140,000 off the appraised value of your primary home before calculating your school tax.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland Can Be Taxed on Its Farming Value, Not Market Value

If land in Lamar County is actively used for farming or ranching, it may qualify for a special valuation that can sharply lower the tax bill.

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Septic Systems

Building Outside City Limits Requires a Septic Permit

Most rural property in Lamar County has no sewer service, so any new home or addition needs a permitted on-site sewage system.

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