White Oak Creek WMA: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
White Oak Creek WMA is 25,777 acres of public hunting land in Morris County, Bowie County and Cass County, Texas, TPWD unit #727. 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 dove, waterfowl, woodcock and snipe and squirrel, rabbits and hares. The entire area is closed Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-9, and Nov. 16-18.
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 landCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| TPWD unit | #727 |
|---|---|
| Size | 25,777 acres (TPWD booklet); 25,641 acres mapped |
| County | Morris County, Bowie County, Cass County, Titus County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Legal game listed | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Dove, Waterfowl, Woodcock and Snipe, Squirrel, Rabbits and Hares, Coyotes, Bobcats, and Furbearers and Raccoons |
| Deer | Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Oct. 3-Jan. 3 except dates entire area closed. Bag limit - 1 deer (either sex). Legal buck must have ... |
| Closed | Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-9, and Nov. 16-18. |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 15 and 18 |
| Towns | Naples (3 mi), Omaha (4 mi) and Marietta (4 mi) |
| Highways | US 259, US 67, I-30 and TX 77 |
What can you hunt on White Oak Creek WMA in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 10 legal game entries for White Oak Creek WMA, deer among them. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season | Oct. 3-Jan. 3 except dates entire area closed. Bag limit - 1 deer (either sex). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. All deer taken on the WMA must be reported to 903-884-3800 within 12 hours. Leave a message with your name, county of harvest, and sex of deer. |
| Feral Hog | (no bag limit). Archery Only Season: Oct. 3-Jan. 3 except dates entire area closed. General Season: Jan. 4-Feb. 28. No firearm restrictions: buckshot allowed. The use of dogs is allowed. Dog identification required. |
| Dove | Each day of the Central Zone Dove Season, except dates entire area closed. Shooting hours are from noon to sunset. |
| 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, except dates entire area closed. |
| Woodcock and Snipe | Each day of the established seasons for these species except on dates entire area closed. |
| Squirrel, Rabbits and Hares | Oct. 1-Feb. 28 except on dates entire area closed. Rimfire, shotgun, air rifle and muzzleloader only. |
| Coyotes, Bobcats, and Furbearers | Concurrent with all other seasons. No bag limit. |
| Raccoons | Oct. 1-Feb. 28 except on dates entire area closed. Night Hunting Only: ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise; shotgun, muzzleloader, air rifles and rimfire. |
| Fishing | Year-round except dates entire area closed. Local rivers and creeks are not WMA property |
| Bullfrogs | Open year-round except dates entire area closed. Daily limit of 25. No firearms. |
Youth and special seasons
- Youth Only Squirrel: Sept. 25-27. Rabbits and Hares may also be taken. Rimfire, shotgun, air rifle or muzzleloader only.
What are the rules on White Oak Creek WMA?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Equestrian and fishing visitors are required to possess either an LPU or APH.
- Closed: Entire area closed: Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-9, and Nov. 16-18.
- Special regulations: Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Waterfowl decoys may not be left set out overnight. Equestrian and fishing visitors are required to possess either an LPU or APH. Equestrian trails are open all year except when the entire area is closed. All posted campground rules must be followed.
- Rule: Disabled access: ADA access requires prior registration at area headquarters and ATV/ORV usage is restricted to designated trails only. Trails may be closed to ohv ada use during inclement weather conditions or periods of flooding. Call the wma hq for more information (903-884-3800).
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #727 (PDF).
How do you get to White Oak Creek WMA?
White Oak Creek WMA lies in Morris County, Bowie County, Cass County and Titus County. Nearest towns: Naples (3 miles), Omaha (4 miles), Marietta (4 miles) and Mount Pleasant (11 miles). Highways within 5 miles: US 259 (it crosses or touches the area), US 67 (it crosses or touches the area), I-30 (it crosses or touches the area), TX 77 (it crosses or touches the area) and TX 338 (2.4 miles). Rivers nearby: Sulphur River.
TPWD's map points for White Oak Creek WMA: 1 headquarters, 22 info station/designated entrance, 6 equestrian trailhead/parking, 2 canoe/small craft launches and 2 boat ramps.
TPWD's page says: Open year round, except entire area closed for Special Permit hunts. TPWD's page gives the area as 25,777 acres. Area office: (903) 884-3800, 33948 HWY 77, Omaha, TX 75571.
From TPWD's White Oak Creek WMA page.
Which deer management unit is White Oak Creek WMA in?
White Oak Creek WMA lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management units 15 and 18. 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 White Oak Creek WMA?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo Lake WMA | Marion and Harrison | 39.1 mi |
| Cooper WMA | Delta and Hopkins | 41.2 mi |
| Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit | Hopkins | 41.5 mi |
| Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge | Harrison | 42.9 mi |
| Pat Mayse WMA | Lamar | 54 mi |
| Old Sabine Bottom WMA | Smith | 54.2 mi |
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt White Oak Creek 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. Equestrian and fishing visitors are required to possess either an LPU or APH.
When is deer season on White Oak Creek WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: Archery Only White-tailed Deer Season: Oct. 3-Jan. 3 except dates entire area closed. Bag limit - 1 deer (either sex). Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of at least 13 inches. All deer taken on the WMA must be reported to 903-884-3800 within 12 hours. Leave a message with your name, county of harvest, and sex of deer.
Can you camp on White Oak Creek WMA?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for White Oak Creek WMA. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is White Oak Creek WMA?
White Oak Creek WMA is in Morris County, Bowie County, Cass County and Titus County. The nearest towns: Naples (3 miles), Omaha (4 miles) and Marietta (4 miles). Highways nearby: US 259, US 67 and I-30.
When is White Oak Creek WMA closed?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: the entire area is closed Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-9, and Nov. 16-18.
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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 #727.
- 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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