Lamar County, Texas: hunting seasons and public land
Lamar County has 1 public hunting area on TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit (Pat Mayse WMA, 9,011 acres in the county). White-tailed deer general season in Lamar 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 Lamar CountyOther public hunting land and dove leasesCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| County seat | Paris |
|---|---|
| WMAs and public hunting areas | Pat Mayse WMA |
| Dove and small game leases | None |
| 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 Lamar County?
Lamar County holds 1 place 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Mayse WMA | 9,011 | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hogs, Dove, Teal and Waterfowl |
Public land: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map and TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet; acres measured by FilledTag.
What is Lamar County like for a hunter?
Lamar County covers 907 square miles of land and 26 of water, 1.5% of it in the public hunting areas above. Its towns include Paris, Reno, Blossom, Deport, Roxton and Toco. Highways: US 271 (53 miles in the county), US 82 (45 miles in the county), TX 24 (27 miles in the county) and TX 19 (27 miles in the county). Water: Lake Gibbons and Lake Crook.
TPWD white-tailed deer management units: 18 (82% of the county) and 21 North (18% of the county). Neighboring counties: Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Hopkins and Red River.
Public hunting closest to Lamar County
Other areas on the Annual Public Hunting Permit, by straight-line distance from the middle of Lamar County to the middle of each area:
| Area | County | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo National Grasslands WMA | Fannin | 24 |
| Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit | Hopkins | 25 |
| Cooper WMA | Delta and Hopkins | 26 |
| Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Land | Fannin | 29 |
| Tawakoni WMA | Hunt and Van Zandt | 52 |
| White Oak Creek WMA | Morris and Bowie | 57 |
Deer on Lamar 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 |
|---|---|
| Pat Mayse WMA | Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Oct. 3-Jan. 3, except dates entire area closed (Bag limit - 2 deer, either sex. No more than 1 buck). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. Hunters are allowed only ONE 13” or greater spread buck all seasons combined. |
Land, water, towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Deer units: TPWD.
When are the big game seasons in Lamar County?
TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual for Lamar 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 Lamar 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, Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County?
Yes. Pat Mayse WMA (9,011 acres in the county) is on TPWD's maps. Together that is about 9,011 acres.
Does Lamar County have antler restrictions?
Yes, by TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual: in Lamar County a legal white-tailed buck needs an unbranched antler or a 13-inch inside spread.
What is the county seat of Lamar County?
Paris, 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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