Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway is 3,530 acres of public hunting land in Lee County and Burleson County, Texas, TPWD units #711 and #1121. 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 and feral hog among the legal game, along with waterfowl, squirrel, rabbits & hares and beaver, racoon, opossum, muskrat, nutria, and skunk. TPWD's booklet: Flag Pond Unit #1121 Closed Dec. 5-6 and Jan. 9-10.
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 | #711 and #1121 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,530 acres (TPWD booklet); 3,531 acres mapped |
| County | Lee County, Burleson County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Legal game listed | Waterfowl, White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares, Beaver, Racoon, Opossum, Muskrat, Nutria, and Skunk and Dove |
| Deer | Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 and Nov. 14-29 (either sex) and Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only). Bag limit - 3 deer (1 buck a... |
| Closed | Flag Pond Unit #1121 Closed Dec. 5-6 and Jan. 9-10. |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 12 and 19 South |
| Towns | Carmine (8 mi), Burton (9 mi) and Somerville (9 mi) |
| Highways | TX 21 (4.7 mi) |
Which units make up Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
TPWD prints Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway as 2 units in its 2026-27 booklet:
| Unit | Name | Acres (TPWD) | County | Legal game entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #711 | Somerville PHL | 3,180 | Burleson and Lee | 9 |
| #1121 | Trailway Flag Pond - Lake Somerville SP | 350 | Burleson and Lee | 9 |
What can you hunt on Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 9 legal game entries for Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway, deer among them. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| Waterfowl | Flag pond only. Shooting hours end at noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Extended Falconry seasons. |
| Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season | Oct. 3-Nov. 6 and Nov. 14-29 (either sex) and Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only). Bag limit - 3 deer (1 buck and 2 antlerless). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or have an inside main beam spread 13 inches or greater. |
| Archery Only Feral Hog | No Closed season (no bag limit). Baiting allowed Mar. 30-Aug 16. |
| Squirrel | Jan. 4-Aug. 31 (use of dogs allowed). Falconry, shotgun and air rifles are the only legal means allowed. |
| Rabbits & Hares | Jan. 4-Aug. 31 (use of dogs allowed). Falconry, rimfire, shotgun, and air rifles are the only legal means allowed. |
| Beaver, Racoon, Opossum, Muskrat, Nutria, and Skunk | Jan. 4-Aug. 31, Night only (use of dogs allowed). Shotguns are the only legal means that may be used. |
| Waterfowl | Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Extended Falconry seasons. |
| Dove | Every day of the first split of the Central Zone Dove season. |
| Fishing | No APH or LPU permit required. |
Youth and special seasons
- (Both Units) 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 the front of the booklet for “E-Postcard Selection Hunt” Apply through TPWD's Public Hunt Drawing System.
What are the rules on Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day (both units). Only hunters are required to possess an APH Permit (Unit #711). Fishing: No APH or LPU permit required (Unit #711).
- Closed: Flag Pond Unit #1121 Closed Dec. 5-6 and Jan. 9-10.
- Rule: Trailway Flag Pond - Unit #1121 special regulations: Hunting is restricted to Flag Pond only. Access to and from the hunt area is by boat only. Airboats are prohibited. No hunting allowed from shoreline. For more information regarding disabled access contact Nails Creek State Park at (979) 289-2392.
- Rule: Somerville PHL - Unit #711 Means Restriction: Firearms restricted to shotguns with no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
- Rule: Somerville PHL - Unit #711 special regulations: Only hunters are required to possess an APH Permit. NO ORVs or ATVs allowed; for information regarding disabled access contact Nails Creek SP. See Prohibited Acts for further restrictions.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #711, #1121 (PDF).
Which parts of Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway are closed or limited?
TPWD's map of Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway 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 Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway |
|---|---|---|
| No hunting zones | 13 | 0.4% |
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 Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway lies in Lee County and Burleson County. Nearest towns: Carmine (8 miles), Burton (9 miles), Somerville (9 miles) and Giddings (12 miles). Highways within 5 miles: TX 21 (4.7 miles). Water nearby: Flag Pond and Somerville Lake.
TPWD's map points for Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway: 5 info stations.
Which deer management unit is Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway in?
Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management units 12 and 19 South. 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 Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granger Public Hunting Land | Williamson | 39.9 mi |
| Sam Houston National Forest WMA | San Jacinto and Walker | 53.5 mi |
TPWD also leases 4 dove and small game areas within 40 miles, the nearest Carmine West (170 acres, 6.4 mi), Carmine East (110 acres, 7.7 mi) and Trailer Park Road (88 acres, 7.7 mi). All of them are on the Texas dove leases page.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
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 (both units). Only hunters are required to possess an APH Permit (Unit #711). Fishing: No APH or LPU permit required (Unit #711).
When is deer season on Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 and Nov. 14-29 (either sex) and Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only). Bag limit - 3 deer (1 buck and 2 antlerless). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or have an inside main beam spread 13 inches or greater.
Can you camp on Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway?
Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway is in Lee County and Burleson County. The nearest towns: Carmine (8 miles), Burton (9 miles) and Somerville (9 miles). Highways nearby: TX 21.
When is Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway closed?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: Flag Pond Unit #1121 Closed Dec. 5-6 and Jan. 9-10.
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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, units #711 and #1121.
- 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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