Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit is 525 acres of public hunting land in Donley County, Texas, TPWD unit #751. 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 feral hog among the legal game, along with dove, teal and rabbits and hares. The entire area is closed Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 19-20, Jan. 2-3, Jan. 16-17, Jan. 30-31, and Apr. 3-4.
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 | #751 |
|---|---|
| Size | 525 acres (TPWD booklet); 531 acres mapped |
| County | Donley County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Legal game listed | Dove, Teal, Feral Hog and Rabbits and Hares |
| Deer | No deer season for walk-in hunters in the booklet |
| Closed | Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 19-20, Jan. 2-3, Jan. 16-17, Jan. 30-31, and Apr. 3-4. |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 30 |
| Towns | Clarendon (6 mi), Hedley (7 mi) and Howardwick (11 mi) |
| Highways | US 287 and TX 70 (4.7 mi) |
What can you hunt on Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 4 legal game entries for Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit, none of them deer. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| Dove | Each day of the first split of North Zone Dove season. |
| Teal | Each day of the Early Teal Season. |
| Archery Only Feral Hog | Feb. 1-Apr. 2 and Apr.5-Aug. 31. (no bag limit). Baiting allowed during hunt period only. |
| Rabbits and Hares | (Shotgun only) Concurrent with dove hunts. |
Drawn hunts
Postcard selection hunts: Waterfowl and Youth/Adult Waterfowl. See front section of booklet for Postcard Selection Hunt information. Apply through TPWD's Public Hunt Drawing System.
What are the rules on Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required. All hunters must possess an APH Permit.
- General use: On-site registration is required for all public access. No permit is required to access and use the wildlife viewing blind at the parking area.
- Closed: Entire area closed: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 19-20, Jan. 2-3, Jan. 16-17, Jan. 30-31, and Apr. 3-4.
- Special regulations: This unit is a walk-in area only. No camping allowed. No fishing allowed. See Prohibited Acts for further restrictions. All hunters must possess an APH Permit.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #751 (PDF).
How do you get to Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit?
Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit lies in Donley County. Nearest towns: Clarendon (6 miles), Hedley (7 miles), Howardwick (11 miles) and Lakeview (16 miles). Highways within 5 miles: US 287 (it crosses or touches the area) and TX 70 (4.7 miles).
TPWD's map points for Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit: 1 info/registration station, 1 parking area and 1 viewing blind.
TPWD's page says: Open year round, except closed for Special Permit hunts. TPWD's page gives the area as 214 acres. Area office: (806) 492-3405, 3036 FM 3256, Paducah, TX 79248.
From TPWD's Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit page.
Which deer management unit is Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit in?
Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 30. 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 Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matador WMA | Cottle | 52 mi |
TPWD also leases 4 dove and small game areas within 40 miles, the nearest South Place (640 acres, 24.9 mi), Rio Farms (2,552 acres, 31.2 mi) and Pat's Place (350 acres, 32.5 mi). All of them are on the Texas dove leases page.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit?
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. All hunters must possess an APH Permit.
Can you hunt deer on Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit?
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 Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit?
TPWD's booklet: No camping allowed.
Where is Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit?
Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit is in Donley County. The nearest towns: Clarendon (6 miles), Hedley (7 miles) and Howardwick (11 miles). Highways nearby: US 287 and TX 70.
When is Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit closed?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: the entire area is closed Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 19-20, Jan. 2-3, Jan. 16-17, Jan. 30-31, and Apr. 3-4.
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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 #751.
- 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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