Public Hunting

Tawakoni WMA allows public hunting with a permit

The Tawakoni Wildlife Management Area near Lake Tawakoni is open for public hunting under TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit program.

Hunt County The Great Outdoors

TPWD manages the Tawakoni WMA along Lake Tawakoni. Hunting is restricted to archery and shotgun. Shotguns must use non-toxic shot or no larger than #4 lead shot. Legal game includes white-tailed deer, feral hog, dove, quail, waterfowl, squirrel, and rabbits. Most hunts require the Annual Public Hunting Permit, called the APH.

Some youth waterfowl hunts are offered separately. Rules, open dates, and permit requirements change each season. Always check the TPWD WMA page for current rules before you plan a hunt. A valid Texas hunting license is always required in addition to the APH. Do not rely on last year's rules.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Tawakoni WMA Hunting

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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