Moore Plantation WMA: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Moore Plantation WMA is 23,264 acres of public hunting land in Sabine County, Texas, TPWD unit #902. 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 landPrivate land insideCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| TPWD unit | #902 |
|---|---|
| Size | 23,264 acres (TPWD booklet); 23,278 acres mapped |
| County | Sabine County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | United States Forest Service |
| Legal game listed | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hogs and Exotic Mammals, Waterfowl, Woodcock, Rail, and Gallinule, Snipe, Dove, Squirrel and Furbearers, Rabbits, Hares, and Predators |
| 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 | Pineland (next to it), Browndell (3 mi) and Hemphill (3 mi) |
| Highways | US 96, TX 87 and TX 184 (2.9 mi) |
What can you hunt on Moore Plantation WMA in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 11 legal game entries for Moore Plantation 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 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 obtained from the USFS. See USFS Additional Restrictions section for more information on antlerless deer permits). Muzzleloader Season: Jan. 4-17 (either sex, buck must have at least one unbranched antler). No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required. |
| 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 | Each day of Statewide and Falconry Season. |
| Snipe | Each day of Statewide Season. |
| Dove | Each day of the Central Zone Dove and Falconry Seasons. |
| Squirrel | Each day of East Texas Squirrel Season |
| Furbearers, Rabbits, Hares, and Predators | Year-round. |
| Bullfrogs | daily limit of 25. |
| Fishing | No permit required. |
| Trapping | Sept. 1-Aug. 31, furbearers and predators only. |
Youth and special seasons
- Youth Squirrel: Sept. 25-27 Shotgun, air guns, and rimfire only.
- Youth Only Deer: Oct. 30- Nov. 1 (either sex) and Jan. 4-17 (either sex but buck must have at least one unbranched antler). See Legal Game Box for White-tailed Deer bag limit and legal buck requirements. No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required. 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.
Drawn hunts
E-Postcard selection hunts: Turkey. See front section of booklet for "E-Postcard Selection Hunt" information. Apply through TPWD's Public Hunt Drawing System.
What are the rules on Moore Plantation WMA?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. MANDATORY eOSR and Deer Harvest Reporting: All hunters must complete Electronic On-Site Registration (eOSR) to access this unit using the Texas Hunt & Fish (THF) mobile app or website. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit.
- Rule: MANDATORY eOSR and Deer Harvest Reporting: All hunters must complete Electronic On-Site Registration (eOSR) to access this unit using the Texas Hunt & Fish (THF) mobile app or website. Report harvest in eOSR.
- Rule: Use of horses allowed year-round.
- Special regulations: Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit.
- Note: Roads may be closed on a seasonal basis. For more information on the National Forest, please call (409/625-1940).
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #902 (PDF).
Which parts of Moore Plantation WMA are closed or limited?
TPWD's map of Moore Plantation WMA marks private land inside the boundary. Measured inside the boundary from TPWD's own polygons:
| Zone | Acres | Share of Moore Plantation WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Private land inside the boundary | 138 | 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 Moore Plantation WMA?
Moore Plantation WMA lies in Sabine County. Nearest towns: Pineland (next to it), Browndell (3 miles), Hemphill (3 miles) and Jasper (16 miles). Highways within 5 miles: US 96 (it crosses or touches the area), TX 87 (it crosses or touches the area) and TX 184 (2.9 miles). Water nearby: Ester Lake (historical).
TPWD's map points for Moore Plantation WMA: 1 deer check station, 7 info stations and 3 camp sites.
TPWD's page says: Open year round. TPWD's page gives the area as 26,772 acres. Area office: (936) 639-8620, 8096 FM 2782, Nacogdoches, TX 75964.
From TPWD's Moore Plantation WMA page.
Which deer management unit is Moore Plantation WMA in?
Moore Plantation 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 Moore Plantation WMA?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannister WMA | San Augustine | 12.2 mi |
| Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA | Jasper and Tyler | 19.3 mi |
| North Toledo Bend WMA | Shelby | 40.8 mi |
| Sabine River Authority Public Hunting Land | Panola | 47.6 mi |
| Alazan Bayou WMA | Nacogdoches | 48.3 mi |
| Alabama Creek WMA | Trinity | 51.5 mi |
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Moore Plantation 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. MANDATORY eOSR and Deer Harvest Reporting: All hunters must complete Electronic On-Site Registration (eOSR) to access this unit using the Texas Hunt & Fish (THF) mobile app or website. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit.
When is deer season on Moore Plantation 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 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 obtained from the USFS. See USFS Additional Restrictions section for more information on antlerless deer permits). Muzzleloader Season: Jan. 4-17 (either sex, buck must have at least one unbranched antler). No USFS Antlerless Deer Permit required.
Can you camp on Moore Plantation WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Moore Plantation WMA. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Moore Plantation WMA?
Moore Plantation WMA is in Sabine County. The nearest towns: Pineland (next to it), Browndell (3 miles) and Hemphill (3 miles). Highways nearby: US 96, TX 87 and TX 184.
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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 #902.
- 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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