Teacup Mountain WMA: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Teacup Mountain WMA is 11,091 acres of public hunting land in Foard County and Hardeman County, Texas, TPWD unit #785. 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 hogs and coyotes among the legal game, along with dove, quail, duck and rabbits & hares. The entire area is closed Nov. 9-13, Mar. 1-14, and Apr. 5-18.
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 | #785 |
|---|---|
| Size | 11,091 acres (TPWD booklet); 11,098 acres mapped |
| County | Foard County, Hardeman County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Legal game listed | Dove, Quail, Duck, Feral Hogs and Coyotes and Rabbits & Hares |
| Deer | No deer season for walk-in hunters in the booklet |
| Closed | Nov. 9-13, Mar. 1-14, and Apr. 5-18. |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 30 |
| Towns | Crowell (7 mi), Quanah (13 mi) and Chillicothe (19 mi) |
| Highways | TX 6 (2.6 mi) and US 70 (3.9 mi) |
What can you hunt on Teacup Mountain WMA in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 6 legal game entries for Teacup Mountain WMA, 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 North Zone Dove Season. |
| Quail | Each day of the Statewide Quail Season except on dates entire area closed. Shotgun or Falconry are the only means allowed. |
| Duck | Each day of the Early Teal, Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military, and High Plains Mallard Management Unit seasons including any Falconry Season except on dates entire area closed. |
| Archery Only Feral Hogs and Coyotes | Mar. 15-May 31 except on dates entire area closed (no bag limit). Baiting allowed during hunt period only. |
| Fishing | Allowed every day except on dates entire area closed. Pole and line only. |
| Rabbits & Hares | Concurrent with dove and quail dates (Shotgun only). |
Drawn hunts
Postcard selection hunts: Turkey. See front section of booklet for Postcard Selection Hunt information. Apply through TPWD's Public Hunt Drawing System.
What are the rules on Teacup Mountain WMA?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day
- Closed: Entire area closed: Nov. 9-13, Mar. 1-14, and Apr. 5-18.
- Rule: There are NO deer hunts by APH Permit on this area.
- Special regulations: All vehicle traffic including OHVs, ORVs, etc. is limited to designated Public Hunting Roads. No hunting within 1/4 mile of campgrounds and WMA buildings in addition to other restricted areas. All shotgun hulls and shell boxes must be retrieved from the field and disposed of off the WMA. During periods of extended wet weather, the wma may be limited to walk-IN traffic only. Call ahead to determine road conditions and closures to vehicle access.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #785 (PDF).
Which parts of Teacup Mountain WMA are closed or limited?
TPWD's map of Teacup Mountain 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 Teacup Mountain WMA |
|---|---|---|
| No hunting zones | 12 | 0.1% |
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 Teacup Mountain WMA?
Teacup Mountain WMA lies in Foard County and Hardeman County. Nearest towns: Crowell (7 miles), Quanah (13 miles), Chillicothe (19 miles) and Paducah (23 miles). Highways within 5 miles: TX 6 (2.6 miles) and US 70 (3.9 miles).
TPWD's map points for Teacup Mountain WMA: 1 designated access point.
TPWD's page says: Open year-round, except closed for Special Permit hunts. TPWD's page gives the area as 11,091 acres. Common wildlife species at Teacup Mountain WMA include bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey, white-tailed deer, feral hogs, coyotes, bobcats and a vast array of grassland bird and herpetofauna species. Area office: (806) 492-3405, 5191 CR 430, Crowell, TX 79227.
From TPWD's Teacup Mountain WMA page.
Which deer management unit is Teacup Mountain WMA in?
Teacup Mountain WMA lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 30 and mule deer management unit 2. 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 Teacup Mountain WMA?
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 | 24.3 mi |
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Teacup Mountain 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.
Can you hunt deer on Teacup Mountain 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 Teacup Mountain WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Teacup Mountain WMA. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Teacup Mountain WMA?
Teacup Mountain WMA is in Foard County and Hardeman County. The nearest towns: Crowell (7 miles), Quanah (13 miles) and Chillicothe (19 miles). Highways nearby: TX 6 and US 70.
When is Teacup Mountain WMA closed?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: the entire area is closed Nov. 9-13, Mar. 1-14, and Apr. 5-18.
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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 #785.
- 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.