Fannin County, Texas: hunting seasons and public land
Fannin County has 2 public hunting areas on TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit (Caddo National Grasslands WMA, 16,998 acres in the county and Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Land, 5,299 acres in the county) and 1 TPWD dove and small game lease (130 acres). White-tailed deer general season in Fannin County runs Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027, after archery only Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026, by TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual. Bag limit: 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. The county has TPWD's antler restrictions.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual. Public land: TPWD's Public Hunt Locator map and 2026-27 booklet.
Public hunting area in Fannin CountyOther public hunting land and dove leasesCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| County seat | Bonham |
|---|---|
| WMAs and public hunting areas | Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Land |
| Dove and small game leases | 1 (130 acres) |
| White-tailed deer zone | North Zone |
| Deer general season | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Deer bag limit | 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. |
| Antler restrictions | Yes |
| Dove zone | North Zone |
Where can you hunt public land in Fannin County?
Fannin County holds 2 places on TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit. Acres are the part inside the county, measured from TPWD's boundaries:
| Area | Acres in the county | Legal game listed (TPWD) |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo National Grasslands WMA | 16,998 | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Waterfowl, Woodcock and Snipe and Dove |
| Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Land | 5,299 | Waterfowl and Rail, Gallinule, and Moorhen |
TPWD's dove and small game leases in Fannin County for 2026-27: Crossroads Farm (130 acres). Each lease has its own dates in TPWD's booklet; the Texas dove leases page lists them all.
Public land: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map and TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet; acres measured by FilledTag.
What is Fannin County like for a hunter?
Fannin County covers 878 square miles of land and 21 of water, 3.9% of it in the public hunting areas above. Its towns include Bonham, Honey Grove, Leonard, Ladonia, Trenton and Dodd City. Highways: TX 78 (39 miles in the county), TX 56 (32 miles in the county), TX 121 (31 miles in the county), US 82 (30 miles in the county) and TX 34 (22 miles in the county). Water: Lake Bonham and Coffee Mill Lake.
TPWD white-tailed deer management units: 21 North (54% of the county) and 18 (46% of the county). Neighboring counties: Collin, Delta, Grayson, Hunt and Lamar.
Public hunting closest to Fannin County
Other areas on the Annual Public Hunting Permit, by straight-line distance from the middle of Fannin County to the middle of each area:
| Area | County | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Mayse WMA | Lamar | 29 |
| Cooper WMA | Delta and Hopkins | 30 |
| Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit | Hopkins | 35 |
| Tawakoni WMA | Hunt and Van Zandt | 43 |
| White Oak Creek WMA | Morris and Bowie | 84 |
| Old Sabine Bottom WMA | Smith | 85 |
Deer on Fannin County's public hunting areas
Each area sets its own deer season, often shorter than the county's. TPWD's 2026-27 booklet, area by area:
| Area | Deer in the booklet |
|---|---|
| Caddo National Grasslands WMA | White-tailed Deer: Bag limit- 2 deer no more than 1 buck all seasons combined. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. Archery Only Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 (either sex). No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required. General Season: Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only unless in possession of a USFS Antlerless Deer Permit. See USFS Additional Restrictions section for more information on antlerless deer permits). All legal firearms including shotguns with buckshot or slugs. |
| Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Land | No deer season for walk-in hunters in TPWD's booklet |
Land, water, towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Deer units: TPWD.
When are the big game seasons in Fannin County?
TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual for Fannin County puts the county in the white-tailed deer North Zone. The seasons and limits it lists:
| Species | Season or limit | Dates or limit |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Bag Limit | 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. |
| White-tailed deer | Archery Only | Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | General Season | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Antlerless Deer | Nov. 7-29, antlerless deer by hunting license tag. |
| White-tailed deer | Early Youth-Only Season | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | Late Youth-Only Season | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| Javelina | No open season |
When are dove, duck and goose seasons in Fannin County?
| Species | Zone | Regular season |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | North Zone | Sept. 1 - Nov. 8, 2026 and Dec. 18, 2026 - Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Duck | North Zone | Nov. 14 - 29, 2026 and Dec. 5, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Goose | Eastern Zone | Dark Geese: Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027; Light Geese: Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 19, 2027 |
Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual, Fannin County, 2026-27. Public hunting areas can set shorter seasons; each area's page has its own dates.
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season in Fannin County in 2026-27?
By TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual, white-tailed deer archery only runs Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026 and the general season Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 in Fannin County. The bag limit is 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined.
Is there public hunting land in Fannin County?
Yes. Caddo National Grasslands WMA (16,998 acres in the county) and Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Land (5,299 acres in the county) are on TPWD's maps, plus 1 dove and small game lease. Together that is about 22,427 acres.
Does Fannin County have antler restrictions?
Yes, by TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual: in Fannin County a legal white-tailed buck needs an unbranched antler or a 13-inch inside spread.
What is the county seat of Fannin County?
Bonham, by TPWD's county page.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons and bag limits: TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27, seasons by county.
- Public hunting land and leases: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map; TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet.
- County boundary: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024.
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