Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land is 12,858 acres of public hunting land in Tom Green County, Texas, TPWD unit #502. 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 hogs, exotic mammals and furbearers, javelina and rio grande turkey among the legal game, along with waterfowl, dove, quail, squirrel, rabbits & hares and trapping.
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 | #502 |
|---|---|
| Size | 12,858 acres (TPWD booklet); 12,493 acres mapped |
| County | Tom Green County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Legal game listed | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hogs, Exotic Mammals and Furbearers, Javelina, Rio Grande Turkey, Waterfowl, Dove, Quail, Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares and Trapping |
| Deer | White-tailed Deer: Bag limit - 2 deer either sex; not to exceed 1 buck (all seasons combined). Hunting is allowed each day of the Archery, G... |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 05 and 28 |
| Towns | San Angelo (6 mi), Mertzon (14 mi) and Miles (25 mi) |
| Highways | US 67, US 277 (1.2 mi) and US 87 (4.4 mi) |
What can you hunt on Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 9 legal game entries for Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land, deer among them. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | Bag limit - 2 deer either sex; not to exceed 1 buck (all seasons combined). Hunting is allowed each day of the Archery, General, and Late Seasons as established for Tom Green County. Shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, archery equipment, and pre-charged pneumatic air rifles/arrow guns are the only legal means allowed for general and late seasons. |
| Feral Hogs, Exotic Mammals and Furbearers | Daylight hours only. Concurrent while hunting White-tailed Deer with hunting to end Feb. 21 (no bag limit). |
| Javelina | Bag limit 2 (either sex; all seasons combined). Concurrent while hunting White-tailed Deer with hunting to end Feb. 21. |
| Rio Grande Turkey | Bag limit 4 (all seasons combined). Hunting is allowed each day of the Archery, Fall, and Spring Seasons as established for Tom Green County. |
| Waterfowl | Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, High Plains Mallard Management, and Western Zone Goose seasons. |
| Dove | Each day of the first split of the Central Zone Dove season. |
| Quail, Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares | Jan. 1-Feb. 21. |
| Trapping | Jan. 1-Feb. 21. |
| Fishing | No closed season. |
Youth and special seasons
- Youth Only Deer: See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Youth Season information and regulations.
- Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only Waterfowl: See TPWD Outdoor Annual for for Special Season information and regulations. Shooting hours end at noon.
What are the rules on Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. Children 16 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult with a current LPU or APH permit.
- Notice: Children 16 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult with a current LPU or APH permit.
- Special regulations: Baiting is allowed (hand broadcast only) for white-tailed deer, feral hogs, exotic mammals, javelina and Rio Grande turkey (no spring turkey baiting). All hunters must enter at a designated access point or boat ramp. See prohibitive acts for further information and restrictions.
- Note: On the water recreationists, (including fishing from a vessel) are exempt from the hunter orange requirement.
- Means restriction: Centerfire/Rimfire Rifles and Pistols are PROHIBITED. Small game and upland game birds are restricted to shotguns with no larger than #4 lead shot and lawful archery, air gun, and arrow gun equipment.
- Special regulations: A Gear Tag containing name, address, and date set is required on all traps, blinds, and game cameras used on the area. Tag must be updated every 72 hours.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #502 (PDF).
How do you get to Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land?
Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land lies in Tom Green County. Nearest towns: San Angelo (6 miles), Mertzon (14 miles) and Miles (25 miles). Highways within 5 miles: US 67 (it crosses or touches the area), US 277 (1.2 miles) and US 87 (4.4 miles). Water nearby: Twin Buttes Reservoir and Lake Nasworthy.
TPWD's map points for Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land: 2 camp sites, 7 designated access points, 7 boat ramps, 11 info stations and 6 parking/designated access point.
Which deer management unit is Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land in?
Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management units 05 and 28. 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 Twin Buttes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Angelo State Park | Tom Green | 3.7 mi |
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Twin Buttes 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. Children 16 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult with a current LPU or APH permit.
When is deer season on Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: White-tailed Deer: Bag limit - 2 deer either sex; not to exceed 1 buck (all seasons combined). Hunting is allowed each day of the Archery, General, and Late Seasons as established for Tom Green County. Shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, archery equipment, and pre-charged pneumatic air rifles/arrow guns are the only legal means allowed for general and late seasons.
Can you camp on Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land?
Twin Buttes Public Hunting Land is in Tom Green County. The nearest towns: San Angelo (6 miles), Mertzon (14 miles) and Miles (25 miles). Highways nearby: US 67, US 277 and US 87.
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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 #502.
- 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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