Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA is 3,666 acres of public hunting land in Brazoria County, Texas, TPWD unit #716. Adults hunt it on the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit. TPWD's 2026-27 map booklet lists squirrel, rabbits, and hares as legal game here.
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 | #716 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,666 acres (TPWD booklet); 3,667 acres mapped |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48) |
| Legal game listed | Squirrel, Rabbits, and Hares |
| Deer | No deer season for walk-in hunters in the booklet |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 10 |
| Towns | Brazoria (5 mi), Sweeny (7 mi) and Jones Creek (7 mi) |
| Highways | TX 36 (3.8 mi) and TX 332 (4.9 mi) |
What can you hunt on Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 1 legal game entry for Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA, not deer. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| Squirrel, Rabbits, and Hares | Oct.21, Nov. 18, and Jan. 9 (bag limit 10 squirrels and 3 rabbits per day). Shooting hours end at noon. ATVs are recommended. No dogs allowed. |
Drawn hunts
Hunts by E-POSTCARD: Youth/Adult Feral Hog, Feral Hog, Waterfowl: See front section of booklet for “E-Postcard Selection Hunt” information. Apply through TPWD's Public Hunt Drawing System.
What are the rules on Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. An Annual Public Hunting Permit is required to participate during the Squirrel hunts. All fees waived for persons under 17 years old accompanied by a permitted supervising adult.
- Means restriction: Firearms are restricted to shotguns and rimfire rifles only. Air rifles may be used for hunting squirrels, rabbits and hares only.
- Special regulations: Gates open one hour before legal shooting hours. All hunters must check-in and check-out at designated check station. An Annual Public Hunting Permit is required to participate during the Squirrel hunts. All fees waived for persons under 17 years old accompanied by a permitted supervising adult. No target practice allowed.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #716 (PDF).
Which parts of Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA are closed or limited?
TPWD's map of Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA marks hunting compartments (open to hunting). Hunting compartments are the numbered blocks hunters register for and hunt. Measured inside the boundary from TPWD's own polygons:
| Zone | Acres | Share of Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting compartments (open to hunting) | 3,276 | 89.3% |
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 Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA lies in Brazoria County. Nearest towns: Brazoria (5 miles), Sweeny (7 miles), Jones Creek (7 miles) and Lake Jackson (10 miles). Highways within 5 miles: TX 36 (3.8 miles) and TX 332 (4.9 miles).
TPWD's map points for Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA: 1 info station, 17 viewing blinds and 1 headquarters.
TPWD's page says: Open for Special Hunts only. TPWD's page gives the area as 3,666 acres. Area office: (979) 798-8746, 2200 7th Street, 3rd Floor, Bay City, TX 77414.
From TPWD's Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA page.
Which deer management unit is Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA in?
Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 10. 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 Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Hurst WMA | Brazoria | 4.2 mi |
| Mad Island WMA | Matagorda | 27 mi |
| Matagorda Island WMA | Calhoun | 58.5 mi |
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Nannie M. Stringfellow 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. An Annual Public Hunting Permit is required to participate during the Squirrel hunts. All fees waived for persons under 17 years old accompanied by a permitted supervising adult.
Can you hunt deer on Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
Not on the Annual Public Hunting Permit: TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists no deer season here. Some places offer drawn hunts; see the drawn hunts section above.
Can you camp on Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA is in Brazoria County. The nearest towns: Brazoria (5 miles), Sweeny (7 miles) and Jones Creek (7 miles). Highways nearby: TX 36 and TX 332.
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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 #716.
- 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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