Granger Public Hunting Land: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Granger Public Hunting Land is 10,888 acres of public hunting land in Williamson County, Texas, TPWD unit #709. Adults hunt it on the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit and register on site each day, in the Texas Hunt & Fish app (eOSR). TPWD's 2026-27 map booklet lists feral hogs among the legal game, along with squirrel, rabbits & hares, furbearers/coyotes and dove.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: TPWD's 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands. Boundaries: TPWD's Public Hunt Locator map.
This areaOther public hunting landNo hunting zoneCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| TPWD unit | #709 |
|---|---|
| Size | 10,888 acres (TPWD booklet); 13,586 acres mapped |
| County | Williamson County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Legal game listed | Feral Hogs, Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares, Furbearers/Coyotes, Dove, Waterfowl and Snipe, Rail, and Woodcock |
| Deer | No deer season for walk-in hunters in the booklet |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 20 |
| Towns | Granger (next to it), Taylor (5 mi) and Bartlett (5 mi) |
| Highways | TX 95, TX 29 and US 79 (4.9 mi) |
What can you hunt on Granger Public Hunting Land in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 7 legal game entries for Granger Public Hunting Land, none of them deer. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| Feral Hogs | Archery only: Sept. 1-30 and Jan. 1-Aug. 31 (no bag limit). Hunting is restricted to one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. Baiting is allowed for feral hogs. |
| Squirrel | Archery and Shotgun only: No closed season. Bag limit - 10 per day. |
| Rabbits & Hares | Archery and shotgun only: No closed season. No bag limit. |
| Furbearers/Coyotes | Archery and Shotgun only: No closed season. Hunting during daylight hours only. |
| Dove | Each day of Central Zone Dove season. |
| Waterfowl | Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons. |
| Snipe, Rail, and Woodcock | Hunting is allowed each day of their open seasons. Migratory bird hunters should take extra care as to not hunt over areas baited for hog/deer hunting. |
Youth and special seasons
- Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only Waterfowl: See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
Drawn hunts
Postcard Selection Hunts: Archery Deer. See front section of Booklet for Postcard Selection Hunts. Apply through TPWD's Public Hunt Drawing System.
What are the rules on Granger Public Hunting Land?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Access to the lake for fishing is allowed through the Corps of Engineer managed parks year-round and no permit is required.
- Means restriction: Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
- Special regulations: A gear tag containing name, ADDRESS, and the date set are required on all hunting blinds, STANDS, and feeders. Use of mountain bikes is allowed on maintained trails and roadways. See Prohibited Acts for further restrictions. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Access to the lake for fishing is allowed through the Corps of Engineer managed parks year-round and no permit is required.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #709 (PDF).
Which parts of Granger Public Hunting Land are closed or limited?
TPWD's map of Granger Public Hunting Land marks no hunting zones. No hunting zones are closed to all hunting. Measured inside the boundary from TPWD's own polygons:
| Zone | Acres | Share of Granger Public Hunting Land |
|---|---|---|
| No hunting zones | 1,750 | 12.9% |
Measured by FilledTag from TPWD's Public Hunt Locator map. Posted signs and the booklet's map are the final word on the ground.
How do you get to Granger Public Hunting Land?
Granger Public Hunting Land lies in Williamson County. Nearest towns: Granger (next to it), Taylor (5 miles), Bartlett (5 miles) and Thrall (7 miles). Highways within 5 miles: TX 95 (it crosses or touches the area), TX 29 (it crosses or touches the area) and US 79 (4.9 miles). Water nearby: Granger Lake.
TPWD's map points for Granger Public Hunting Land: 1 headquarters, 1 camp site, 1 canoe/small craft launch, 1 deer check station and 14 parking areas.
Which deer management unit is Granger Public Hunting Land in?
Granger Public Hunting Land lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 20. TPWD publishes its harvest survey statewide; across Texas in 2025-26 it estimates 714,424 white-tailed deer hunters took 782,405 deer. The page on Texas public hunting has the statewide table.
Units: TPWD white-tailed deer management units. Harvest: TPWD Big Game Harvest Survey, 2025-26.
What other public hunting is near Granger Public Hunting Land?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway | Lee and Burleson | 39.9 mi |
| Marlin Lake Park | Falls | 50.3 mi |
TPWD also leases 8 dove and small game areas within 40 miles, the nearest Holland Road (128 acres, 12.6 mi), FM 485 (68 acres, 22.9 mi) and Shotgun (71 acres, 23.9 mi). All of them are on the Texas dove leases page.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Granger Public Hunting Land?
Yes. Hunters 17 and older need the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit along with a Texas hunting license; hunters under 17 may hunt free with a permitted adult. TPWD's booklet adds: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Access to the lake for fishing is allowed through the Corps of Engineer managed parks year-round and no permit is required.
Can you hunt deer on Granger Public Hunting Land?
Not on the Annual Public Hunting Permit: TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists no deer season here. Some places offer drawn hunts; see the drawn hunts section above.
Can you camp on Granger Public Hunting Land?
TPWD's booklet: Camping available on COE Parks and primitive camping area. For park information contact U.S. Corps of Engineers at (512) 859-2668.
Where is Granger Public Hunting Land?
Granger Public Hunting Land is in Williamson County. The nearest towns: Granger (next to it), Taylor (5 miles) and Bartlett (5 miles). Highways nearby: TX 95, TX 29 and US 79.
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Where these facts come from
- Legal game, dates, rules, permits and closures: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #709.
- Boundaries, zones and map points: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map. Acres and distances measured by FilledTag.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Lakes and rivers: USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
FilledTag is not part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. TPWD's booklet and posted signs are the final word on every rule; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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