Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit is 822 acres of public hunting land in Montague County, Texas, TPWD unit #513. 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 white-tailed deer, feral hog, squirrel, rabbit and hares and spring turkey among the legal game, along with 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 landCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| TPWD unit | #513 |
|---|---|
| Size | 822 acres (TPWD booklet); 822 acres mapped |
| County | Montague County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Legal game listed | Dove, White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Squirrel, Rabbit and Hares and Spring Turkey |
| Deer | Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Each day of the Archery, Early Youth-Only, and General Season for Montague County. Bag limit 1 deer (... |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 26 |
| Towns | Nocona (7 mi), Bellevue (11 mi) and Bowie (12 mi) |
| Highways | US 82 (2.7 mi) and US 81 (3.1 mi) |
What can you hunt on Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 4 legal game entries for Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit, deer among them. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| Dove | The month of September and each day of the second split of North Zone Dove Season (Mourning, White-winged, Eurasian Collared, and Feral Pigeon). Non-toxic shot no larger than #4 required. |
| Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season | Each day of the Archery, Early Youth-Only, and General Season for Montague County. Bag limit 1 deer (Buck or Antlerless) all seasons combined. |
| Feral Hog, Squirrel, Rabbit and Hares | The month of September and from the day after the close of General Deer Season for Montague County until the last day of February. All legal means may be used. Non-toxic shot, slugs, pellets and bullets are required while hunting with firearms. |
| Shotgun and Archery Only Spring Turkey | Each day of Spring Turkey and Spring Youth-Only Seasons for Montague County. Bag limit 1 Turkey (gobbler or bearded hens) all seasons combined. Non-toxic shot no larger than #4 required. |
What are the rules on Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day
- Special regulations: Parking is available on refuge property or along Kirby Road adjacent to the Nocona Unit. Entry into the unit is by foot or bicycle only. Dogs may only be used to retrieve dove, rabbit, and squirrel and are prohibited for any other hunting purpose. Stands and blinds must be removed from the refuge at the end of each hunt day; gear tags required. Falconry is prohibited. No camping and no fires allowed. No target shooting. No predator or night hunting allowed.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #513 (PDF).
How do you get to Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit?
Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit lies in Montague County. Nearest towns: Nocona (7 miles), Bellevue (11 miles), Bowie (12 miles) and Henrietta (19 miles). Highways within 5 miles: US 82 (2.7 miles) and US 81 (3.1 miles).
TPWD's map points for Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit: 1 parking area.
Which deer management unit is Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit in?
Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 26. 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.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit?
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.
When is deer season on Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Each day of the Archery, Early Youth-Only, and General Season for Montague County. Bag limit 1 deer (Buck or Antlerless) all seasons combined.
Can you camp on Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit?
TPWD's booklet: No camping and no fires allowed.
Where is Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit?
Hagerman NWR Nocona Unit is in Montague County. The nearest towns: Nocona (7 miles), Bellevue (11 miles) and Bowie (12 miles). Highways nearby: US 82 and US 81.
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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 #513.
- 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.
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