Morris County, Texas: hunting seasons and public land
Morris County has 1 public hunting area on TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit (White Oak Creek WMA, 11,328 acres in the county). White-tailed deer general season in Morris 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 Morris CountyOther public hunting land and dove leasesCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| County seat | Daingerfield |
|---|---|
| WMAs and public hunting areas | White Oak Creek 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 Morris County?
Morris 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) |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Creek WMA | 11,328 | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Dove, Waterfowl and Woodcock and Snipe |
Public land: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map and TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet; acres measured by FilledTag.
What is Morris County like for a hunter?
Morris County covers 252 square miles of land and 7 of water, 6.8% of it in the public hunting areas above. Its towns include Daingerfield, Naples, Lone Star and Omaha. Highways: US 259 (32 miles in the county), TX 49 (17 miles in the county), I-30 (14 miles in the county), TX 11 (14 miles in the county) and US 67 (11 miles in the county). Water: Lake O' the Pines, Ellison Creek Reservoir and Sulphur River.
TPWD white-tailed deer management units: 15 (45% of the county), 17 (39% of the county) and 18 (16% of the county). Neighboring counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Marion, Red River, Titus and Upshur.
Public hunting closest to Morris County
Other areas on the Annual Public Hunting Permit, by straight-line distance from the middle of Morris County to the middle of each area:
| Area | County | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo Lake WMA | Marion and Harrison | 43 |
| Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge | Harrison | 47 |
| Old Sabine Bottom WMA | Smith | 51 |
| Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit | Hopkins | 54 |
| Cooper WMA | Delta and Hopkins | 60 |
| Pat Mayse WMA | Lamar | 72 |
Deer on Morris 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 |
|---|---|
| White Oak Creek WMA | Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Oct. 3-Jan. 3 except dates entire area closed. Bag limit - 1 deer (either sex). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. All deer taken on the WMA must be reported to 903-884-3800 within 12 hours. Leave a message with your name, county of harvest, and sex of deer. |
Land, water, towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Deer units: TPWD.
When are the big game seasons in Morris County?
TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual for Morris 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 Morris County?
| Species | Zone | Regular season |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris County?
Yes. White Oak Creek WMA (11,328 acres in the county) is on TPWD's maps. Together that is about 11,328 acres.
Does Morris County have antler restrictions?
Yes, by TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual: in Morris County a legal white-tailed buck needs an unbranched antler or a 13-inch inside spread.
What is the county seat of Morris County?
Daingerfield, 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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