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The Great Outdoors
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The Great Outdoors notes
Madison County · Hunting
Deer hunting in Madison County has a local antler rule
Madison County hunters can take two legal bucks per season, but only one buck may have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or more.
Marion County · State Park
Caddo Lake State Park sits on a vast cypress swamp near Karnack
Caddo Lake State Park gives you access to a 26,810-acre lake full of cypress trees, more than 70 fish species, and CCC-built cabins from the 1930s.
Martin County · Hunting & Wildlife
TPWD Has Local Wildlife Biologists for Martin County Hunters
Martin County is private-land hunting country, but Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are assigned locally and can answer questions about game, habitat, and licenses.
Mason County · Public hunting
Mason Mountain WMA Offers Public Hunting by Permit
Texas Parks and Wildlife manages Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Mason County, offering public hunting opportunities through a permit system.
Matagorda County · Hunting Regulations
Deer hunting in this county has a specific antler rule
Matagorda County has a four-deer bag limit, but only one of your two bucks can have a wide antler spread — check TPWD for current season dates.
Matagorda County · Wildlife Management Area
Matagorda Island is a wild, boat-only public hunting and fishing area
Matagorda Island WMA covers more than 56,000 acres of barrier island and marsh, and you can only get there by boat.
Maverick County · Public Land Access
An Annual Permit Opens Public Hunting Land in Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife sells an annual permit that lets hunters access public hunting areas statewide, including properties in the region.
Maverick County · Hunting
Hunting Seasons in Maverick County Follow South Zone Rules
Maverick County is in the South Zone for deer and dove, which sets different season dates and bag limits than Central or North Texas.
McCulloch County · Public Land Access
A state permit can open up public hunting land near McCulloch County
TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit gives access to over 180 public hunting areas across Texas for a modest annual fee.
McCulloch County · Hunting
McCulloch County falls in the North Zone for deer and turkey hunting
Hunters in McCulloch County follow North Zone rules for white-tailed deer and turkey, with bag limits and season dates set each year by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
McLennan County · Climate
Hot Summers and Unpredictable Rain Define the Local Climate
McLennan County averages about 34 inches of rain per year but sees high heat in summer and occasional hard freezes in winter.
McLennan County · Fishing
Lake Waco Offers Year-Round Fishing Access
Lake Waco is an 8,465-acre reservoir with multiple public boat ramps managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
McLennan County · Land and Soil
McLennan County Sits on Two Distinct Prairie Zones
The county spans both the Grand Prairie to the west and the Blackland Prairie to the east, giving it fertile soils suited to row crops, hay, and cattle.
McLennan County · Paddling
Two Paddling Trails Run Through Downtown Waco
The Bosque Bluffs and Brazos Bridges paddling trails offer beginner-friendly canoe and kayak routes through the heart of Waco.
McLennan County · Hunting
White-Tailed Deer and Turkey Hunting in McLennan County
McLennan County falls in TPWD's North Zone for deer and has both fall and spring turkey seasons, with antler restrictions in place.
McMullen County · Public Lands
Public Hunting and Fishing at Daughtrey WMA
The James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area gives the public access to 34,000 acres of South Texas land for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Medina County · Hunting Regulations
Deer Bag Limits in Medina County Depend on Which Side of US 90 You Hunt
US 90 divides Medina County into two deer hunting zones with different buck limits and season-end dates.
Medina County · Hunting / CWD
Deer Hunters in Medina County Must Know the CWD Zone Rules
Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in Medina County deer, and hunters must follow special check-in rules when hunting in the CWD zone.
Medina County · Lakes & Fishing
Medina Lake Supplies Irrigation and Offers Bass and Catfish Fishing
Medina Lake, completed in 1913 on the Medina River, is a source of irrigation water and a known spot for bass and catfish fishing.
Menard County · Hunting
Hunting in Menard County is mostly on private land with leases
Menard County is prime Hill Country hunting country, but nearly all land is private — most access comes through hunting leases or the TPWD public hunting permit program.
Midland County · Dove Hunting
Dove hunting straddles two zones in Midland County
Interstate 20 divides Midland County into two dove hunting zones with slightly different season dates.
Midland County · Quail Hunting
Midland County has quail hunting through the statewide season
The statewide quail season runs November 1 through February 28, with a daily bag limit of 15 birds, and an Upland Game Bird Endorsement is required.
Midland County · Big Game Hunting
Mule deer and pronghorn also roam Midland County
Midland County sits in the Trans-Pecos zone for mule deer and the Permian Basin permit zone for pronghorn, giving hunters two additional big game options.
Midland County · Deer Hunting
White-tailed deer hunting in Midland County follows North Zone rules
Midland County falls in the TPWD North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a general season running November through early January and a bag limit of three deer with no more than one buck and no more than two antlerless.
Milam County · Public River Access
Free Public Fishing Access on the Brazos River
Texas Parks and Wildlife leases two public access points on the Brazos River in Milam County near Cameron for fishing and paddling.
Mills County · Hunting
Deer hunting in Mills County has antler restrictions
Mills County falls under Texas Parks and Wildlife Department North Zone deer rules, which include a buck antler restriction.
Mitchell County · State Park
Lake Colorado City State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Town
Lake Colorado City State Park sits just south of Colorado City and offers camping, fishing, boating, and hiking on a 1,618-acre lake.
Montague County · Hunting Regulations
Deer hunting rules in Montague County have a specific antler restriction
Montague County sits in the North Zone with a four-deer bag limit, but only one buck can have a wide spread.
Montague County · Public Land
LBJ National Grasslands offers public hunting and camping in Montague County
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands stretches into Montague County and is open to hunting, camping, and hiking.
Montgomery County · Fishing
Lake Conroe Offers Good Fishing Year-Round
Lake Conroe spans about 20,000 acres and is known for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and hybrid striped bass fishing.
Montgomery County · Public Hunting
Nearly 48,000 Acres of Public Hunting Land Is in the County
The Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area includes about 47,600 acres in Montgomery County open for hunting, fishing, and camping.
Montgomery County · Boating and Water Access
Public Boat Ramps Give Access to Lake Conroe
Lake Conroe has public access points for boating and fishing, managed by the San Jacinto River Authority.
Montgomery County · Hiking and Recreation
Sam Houston National Forest Has Miles of Trails Near Houston
The Sam Houston National Forest spans three counties including Montgomery and offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and camping.
Moore County · Hunting & Fishing
An Annual Permit Opens TPWD Public Hunting Lands Statewide
Moore County has little public hunting land, but Texas Parks and Wildlife sells an annual permit that opens public hunting lands across the whole state.
Morris County · State Park
Daingerfield State Park sits inside the county and offers camping and fishing
Daingerfield State Park is a 507-acre park just east of the county seat with an 80-acre lake, campsites, cabins, and hiking trails.
Morris County · Fishing
Lake O' the Pines borders Morris County and offers year-round fishing
Lake O' the Pines is a large reservoir on Big Cypress Creek that touches Morris County and holds largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and white bass.
Motley County · Hunting Regulations
Hunting Rules Specific to Motley County
Motley County sits in deer and quail country, and TPWD sets specific bag limits and season dates that hunters need to know before heading out.
Nacogdoches County · Public Hunting
Alazan Bayou WMA Offers Public Hunting in Southern Nacogdoches County
This 2,063-acre wildlife management area along the Angelina River is open to hunting, fishing, and camping with a TPWD permit.
Nacogdoches County · Fishing
Nacogdoches Lake Is a Solid Bass Fishery Near Town
This 2,212-acre city reservoir off FM 225 has a strong largemouth bass population and free public boat ramp access.
Navarro County · Public Hunting Access
An annual TPWD permit opens public hunting lands
A TPWD Annual Public Hunting Permit lets you hunt, fish, camp, and hike on over a million acres of public land across Texas, including areas in the Navarro County region.
Navarro County · Hunting Regulations
Deer hunting in Navarro County has antler restrictions
Navarro County is in the Texas North Zone for deer, with a four-deer bag limit and a one-buck antler spread rule.
Navarro County · Fishing & Recreation
Navarro Mills Lake has public boat ramps and camping
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates four public access areas with boat ramps on Navarro Mills Lake, west of Corsicana.
Newton County · Hunting
Deer hunting rules in Newton County
Newton County is in the North Zone for deer hunting and has specific antler restrictions that hunters need to know before they go out.
Newton County · Wildlife Management Area
Public hunting land near Newton County: Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA
The Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area gives hunters and outdoor users access to public land in the Piney Woods region near Newton County.
Nolan County · Hunting
Hunting rules for Nolan County — deer, turkey, and license basics
Nolan County falls under specific Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hunting rules — check the current Outdoor Annual for bag limits and season dates before you go.
Nueces County · Freshwater Fishing
Lake Corpus Christi is 20 miles northwest and open for fishing
Lake Corpus Christi is a large reservoir in the Nueces River watershed, known for excellent catfish and crappie, with boat ramp and pier access through the adjacent state park.
Nueces County · State Park
Mustang Island State Park has five miles of Gulf Coast beach and camping
Mustang Island State Park on the barrier island south of Corpus Christi offers camping, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and bird watching on the Gulf of Mexico.
Nueces County · Deer Hunting
Nueces County has a five-deer bag limit for white-tailed deer
Nueces County falls in the South Zone for white-tailed deer, allowing up to five deer per hunter per season with no more than three bucks.
Nueces County · Dove Hunting
Nueces County has strong dove hunting with a 15-bird daily bag limit
Nueces County sits in good dove country, with a combined bag limit of 15 white-winged, mourning, and white-tipped doves per day during the regular season.
Nueces County · National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore offers 66 miles of wild Gulf Coast beach
Padre Island National Seashore, located near Corpus Christi, protects one of the longest undeveloped barrier island coastlines in the United States.
Nueces County · Coastal Ecology
The Laguna Madre is one of the few hypersaline lagoons in the world
The Laguna Madre, which borders the eastern side of Nueces County, is a shallow, highly salty lagoon that supports unique wildlife and world-class fishing.
Nueces County · Fishing Licenses
You need a Texas fishing license to fish in Nueces County waters
Anyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing license to fish in Corpus Christi Bay, the Laguna Madre, or other Nueces County waters.
Ochiltree County · Hunting
Ochiltree County Offers Deer, Pheasant, and Quail Hunting
Hunters in Ochiltree County can pursue white-tailed deer, mule deer, turkey, pheasant, and quail, but seasons and bag limits are set by TPWD and change each year.
Oldham County · Hunting
Hunting in Oldham County: Deer, Pronghorn, and More
Oldham County offers white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn by permit, turkey, quail, and pheasant — with rules that differ from other parts of Texas.
Orange County · Wildlife Management Area
Lower Neches WMA Offers Public Hunting and Birding Near Orange
The Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area covers nearly 8,000 acres near Bridge City and is open to public hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing with a TPWD permit.
Orange County · Fishing and Recreation
The Sabine River Forms Orange County's Eastern Border with Louisiana
The Sabine River and Sabine Lake border Orange County and offer public fishing access for catfish, crappie, and largemouth bass.
Palo Pinto County · State Park
Possum Kingdom State Park: Camping and Fishing on a Clear-Water Lake
Possum Kingdom State Park sits on a large lake in Palo Pinto County and offers camping, fishing, boating, and swimming about an hour west of DFW.
Panola County · Fishing Access
Free Public Fishing on the Sabine River in Panola County
TPWD leases the Grand Bluff Boat Ramp on the Sabine River near Carthage, giving the public free access to launch a boat or fish from the bank.
Panola County · Paddling
Paddling the Sabine Sandbar Trail Near Panola County
The Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail offers 4, 15, or 19-mile canoe and kayak routes on the Sabine River through the Piney Woods.
Parker County · Hunting
Deer hunting rules in Parker County follow the North Zone
Parker County is in the Texas North Zone for deer, with a bag limit of four deer per season and a specific legal buck definition.