Caddo National Grasslands WMA: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Caddo National Grasslands WMA is 17,481 acres of public hunting land in Fannin County, Texas, TPWD units #901N and #901S. 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, woodcock and snipe, dove and squirrel, rabbits & hares.
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 landPrivate land insideCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| TPWD unit | #901N and #901S |
|---|---|
| Size | 17,481 acres (TPWD booklet); 16,998 acres mapped |
| County | Fannin County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | United States Forest Service & Upper Trinity Regional Water District |
| Legal game listed | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Waterfowl, Woodcock and Snipe, Dove, Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares, Coyotes and Racoons |
| Deer | White-tailed Deer: Bag limit- 2 deer no more than 1 buck all seasons combined. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an ins... |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 18 and 21 North |
| Towns | Ladonia (2 mi), Wolfe City (3 mi) and Bailey (6 mi) |
| Highways | TX 34, TX 50 (2.2 mi) and TX 11 (2.7 mi) |
Which units make up Caddo National Grasslands WMA?
TPWD prints Caddo National Grasslands WMA as 2 units in its 2026-27 booklet:
| Unit | Name | Acres (TPWD) | County | Legal game entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #901N | Caddo National Grasslands WMA Bois d’Arc Unit | 13,370 | Fannin | 10 |
| #901S | Caddo National Grasslands WMA Ladonia Unit | 4,111 | Fannin | 10 |
Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d’Arc Unit (#901N): what can you hunt in 2026-27?
Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d’Arc Unit is 13,370 acres in Fannin County. TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 10 legal game entries for this unit, 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 no more than 1 buck all seasons combined. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. Archery Only Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 (either sex). No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required. General Season: Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only unless in possession of a USFS Antlerless Deer Permit. See USFS Additional Restrictions section for more information on antlerless deer permits). All legal firearms including shotguns with buckshot or slugs. |
| Feral Hog | (no bag limit). Archery Only Season: No closed season. General Season: Nov. 7-Mar. 31. All legal firearms including shotguns with slugs or buckshot allowed; rimfire is legal after the close of General Deer season. |
| Waterfowl | Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon except all day hunting is allowed for Early Teal. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons. |
| Woodcock and Snipe | May be taken during the open season for these species |
| Dove | Sept. 1-30. |
| Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares | Oct. 1-Feb. 28, May 15-31. Rimfire, shotgun, air rifle, and falconry. |
| Coyotes | Nov. 7-Mar. 31. Daylight Hunting Only. All legal firearms including shotguns with slugs or buckshot. |
| Racoons | No closed season. Night Hunting Only: ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise; shotgun and rimfire only. |
| Bullfrogs | Daily limit of 25. No firearms. |
| Fishing | No APH or LPU permit required. |
Youth and special seasons on Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d’Arc Unit
- Bois D’Arc Unit Youth Only Squirrel: Sept. 25-27.
- Youth Only Deer: Bag limit 1 deer, either sex, all seasons combined. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Youth Season Information and Regulations (Bag limit 1 deer, either sex). See Legal Game Legend for legal buck requirements. No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required.
- Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only Waterfowl: Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
Drawn hunts on Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d’Arc Unit
E-Postcard selection hunts: Turkey: See front section of booklet for "E-Postcard Selection Hunt" information. Apply through TPWD's Public Hunt Drawing System.
Rules on Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d’Arc Unit
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit.
- Rule: Mandatory deer reporting: All deer harvested during open seasons must be reported by calling 903-905-2236 and leave your name, phone number, date of harvest, WMA unit (Bois d' Arc or Ladonia) and sex of the deer.
- Special regulations: Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. All pasture roads are closed to vehicular traffic including access by disabled users. Hunting at night is prohibited except while pursuing bullfrogs and raccoons. For National Grasslands information, contact (940/627-5475).
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #901N (PDF).
Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Ladonia Unit (#901S): what can you hunt in 2026-27?
This areaOther public hunting landPrivate land insideCounty lineLake or riverHighway
Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Ladonia Unit is 4,111 acres in Fannin County. TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 10 legal game entries for this unit, 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 no more than 1 buck all seasons combined. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. Archery Only Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 (either sex). No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required. General Season: Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only unless in possession of a USFS Antlerless Deer Permit. See USFS Additional Restrictions section for more information on antlerless deer permits). Archery, shotguns with buckshot or slugs, and muzzleloaders only. |
| Feral Hog | (no bag limit). Archery Only Season: No closed season. General Season: Nov. 7-Mar. 31. Archery, shotguns with buckshot or slugs, and muzzleloaders; rimfire is legal after the close of General Deer season. |
| Waterfowl | Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon except all day hunting is allowed for Early Teal. Hunting is allowed each day of the Early Teal, North Zone Duck, and Eastern Zone Goose seasons. |
| Woodcock and Snipe | May be taken during the open season for these species |
| Dove | Sept. 1-30. |
| Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares | Oct. 1-Feb. 28, May 1-31. Rimfire, shotgun, air rifle, and Falconry. |
| Coyotes | Nov. 7-Mar. 31. Daylight Hunting Only. Archery, shotguns with buckshot or slugs, and muzzleloaders; rimfire is legal after the close of General Deer season. |
| Racoons | No closed season. Night Hunting Only: ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise; shotgun and rimfire only. |
| Bullfrogs | Daily limit of 25. No firearms. |
| Fishing | No APH or LPU permit required. |
Youth and special seasons on Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Ladonia Unit
- Ladonia Unit Youth Only Squirrel: Sept. 25-27.
- Youth Only Deer: Bag limit 1 deer, either sex, all seasons combined. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Youth Season Information and Regulations. See Legal Game Legend for legal buck requirements. No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required.
- Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only Waterfowl: Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to noon. See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
Rules on Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Ladonia Unit
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit.
- Rule: FM 2990 IS permanently closed
- Rule: Mandatory deer reporting: All deer harvested during open seasons must be reported by calling 903-905-2236 and leave your name, phone number, date of harvest, WMA unit (Bois d' Arc or Ladonia) and sex of the deer.
- Special regulations: Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. All pasture roads are closed to vehicular traffic including access by disabled users. Hunting at night is prohibited except while pursuing bullfrogs and raccoons. For National Grasslands information, contact (940/627-5475).
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #901S (PDF).
Which parts of Caddo National Grasslands WMA are closed or limited?
TPWD's map of Caddo National Grasslands WMA marks private land inside the boundary. Measured inside the boundary from TPWD's own polygons:
| Zone | Acres | Share of Caddo National Grasslands WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Private land inside the boundary | 138 | 0.8% |
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 Caddo National Grasslands WMA?
Caddo National Grasslands WMA lies in Fannin County. Nearest towns: Ladonia (2 miles), Wolfe City (3 miles), Bailey (6 miles) and Pecan Gap (7 miles). Highways within 5 miles: TX 34 (it crosses or touches the area), TX 50 (2.2 miles) and TX 11 (2.7 miles). Water nearby: Coffee Mill Lake and Lake Davy Crockett.
TPWD's map points for Caddo National Grasslands WMA: 1 deer check station, 15 info stations, 8 camp sites, 1 boat ramp - closed for repairs, 1 boat ramp and 2 canoe/small craft launches.
TPWD's page says: Open year round. TPWD's page gives the area as 13,360 acres. Area office: (903) 905-2207.
From TPWD's Caddo National Grasslands WMA page.
Which deer management unit is Caddo National Grasslands WMA in?
Caddo National Grasslands WMA lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management units 18 and 21 North. 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 Caddo National Grasslands WMA?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Land | Fannin | 1.7 mi |
| Pat Mayse WMA | Lamar | 9.4 mi |
| Cooper WMA | Delta and Hopkins | 26.1 mi |
| Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit | Hopkins | 31.5 mi |
| Tawakoni WMA | Hunt and Van Zandt | 48.1 mi |
TPWD also leases 8 dove and small game areas within 40 miles, the nearest South Muddig (292.71 acres, 5.5 mi), Crossroads Farm (130 acres, 8.2 mi) and Rattan Community (1,753 acres, 9.5 mi). All of them are on the Texas dove leases page.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Caddo National Grasslands 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.
When is deer season on Caddo National Grasslands WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: White-tailed Deer: Bag limit- 2 deer no more than 1 buck all seasons combined. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. Archery Only Season: Oct. 3-Nov. 6 (either sex). No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required. General Season: Nov. 7-Jan. 3 (buck only unless in possession of a USFS Antlerless Deer Permit. See USFS Additional Restrictions section for more information on antlerless deer permits). All legal firearms including shotguns with buckshot or slugs.
Can you camp on Caddo National Grasslands WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Caddo National Grasslands WMA. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Caddo National Grasslands WMA?
Caddo National Grasslands WMA is in Fannin County. The nearest towns: Ladonia (2 miles), Wolfe City (3 miles) and Bailey (6 miles). Highways nearby: TX 34, TX 50 and TX 11.
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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 #901N and #901S.
- 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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