Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA is 12,706 acres of public hunting land in Jasper County and Tyler County, Texas, TPWD unit #707. 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 hogs and exotic mammals among the legal game, along with waterfowl, woodcock, rail, and gallinule, snipe 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 | #707 |
|---|---|
| Size | 12,706 acres (TPWD booklet); 12,712 acres mapped |
| County | Jasper County, Tyler County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Legal game listed | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hogs and Exotic Mammals, Waterfowl, Woodcock, Rail, and Gallinule, Snipe, Dove, Squirrel and Rabbits & Hares |
| Deer | White-tailed Deer: bag limit - 1 buck and 2 antlerless (all seasons combined). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an ins... |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 14 |
| Towns | Jasper (9 mi), Colmesneil (10 mi) and Woodville (13 mi) |
| Highways | US 190 and TX 63 (3.5 mi) |
What can you hunt on Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 14 legal game entries for Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA, 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 - 1 buck and 2 antlerless (all seasons combined). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches. Archery Only Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 (either sex). General Season: Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only). Muzzleloader Season:Jan. 4-17 (either sex, buck must have at least one unbranched antler). |
| Feral Hogs and Exotic Mammals | Open year-round (no bag limit). All legal firearms, air guns, arrow guns and archery equipment may be used. |
| Waterfowl | Shooting hours - one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, Falconry, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons. |
| Woodcock, Rail, and Gallinule | May be taken during the Statewide and Falconry seasons for these species. |
| Snipe | Each day of the Statewide Season. |
| Dove | Each day of the Central Zone and Falconry Seasons |
| Bullfrogs | daily bag of 25. |
| Fishing | No APH or LPU permit required. |
| Trapping | Sept.1-Aug. 31 furbearers and predators only. |
Also listed as legal game, with no dates of their own: Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares, Predators, Crayfish and Furbearers.
Youth and special seasons
- Youth Only Squirrel: Sept. 25-27. Shotgun, air guns, and rimfire only.
- Youth Only Deer: Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and Jan. 4-17 (either sex, buck must have at least one unbranched antler). See Legal Game Legend for White-tailed Deer bag limit and legal buck requirements. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Youth Season information and regulations.
- Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only Waterfowl: See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations. Shooting hours end at noon.
What are the rules on Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Fishing: No APH or LPU permit required.
- Special regulations: Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Non-toxic shot required for all migratory game bird hunting. Camping on the area is by permit only obtained from the Corp. Of Engineers - (409/429-3491). See Prohibited Acts for further restrictions.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #707 (PDF).
Which parts of Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA are closed or limited?
TPWD's map of Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA 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 Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA |
|---|---|---|
| No hunting zones | 73 | 0.6% |
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 Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA?
Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA lies in Jasper County and Tyler County. Nearest towns: Jasper (9 miles), Colmesneil (10 miles), Woodville (13 miles) and Ivanhoe (17 miles). Highways within 5 miles: US 190 (it crosses or touches the area) and TX 63 (3.5 miles). Water nearby: B A Steinhagen Lake.
TPWD's map points for Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA: 5 info stations and 5 boat ramps.
TPWD's page says: Open year round. TPWD's page gives the area as 12,636 acres. Area office: (936) 639-8620, 8096 FM 2782, Nacogdoches, TX 75964.
From TPWD's Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA page.
Which deer management unit is Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA in?
Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 14. 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 Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Plantation WMA | Sabine | 19.3 mi |
| Bannister WMA | San Augustine | 25.8 mi |
| Alabama Creek WMA | Trinity | 39.9 mi |
| Alazan Bayou WMA | Nacogdoches | 47.2 mi |
| Tony Houseman WMA | Orange | 54.3 mi |
| Sam Houston National Forest WMA | San Jacinto and Walker | 54.5 mi |
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA?
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. Fishing: No APH or LPU permit required.
When is deer season on Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: White-tailed Deer: bag limit - 1 buck and 2 antlerless (all seasons combined). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches. Archery Only Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 (either sex). General Season: Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only). Muzzleloader Season:Jan. 4-17 (either sex, buck must have at least one unbranched antler).
Can you camp on Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA?
TPWD's booklet: Camping on the area is by permit only obtained from the Corp. Of Engineers - (409/429-3491).
Where is Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA?
Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA is in Jasper County and Tyler County. The nearest towns: Jasper (9 miles), Colmesneil (10 miles) and Woodville (13 miles). Highways nearby: US 190 and TX 63.
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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 #707.
- 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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