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McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA hunting
Everything we could verify about McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA: access, acreage, game list, season dates and the ground nearby.
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McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA in brief, for hunters
In Brown County, McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA is a wildlife management area run by TPWD under TPWD. At 1,972 acres it is the 33rd largest of the 36 wildlife management areas that report a size. Of the towns with a guide on this site, Brownwood is closest: the map point is about 14 miles northeast of it.
An Annual Public Hunting permit ($48) is needed to hunt here. Drawn hunts: 4 categories in the 2026-27 catalog.
Office address: 13549 CR 478, May, TX 76857.
From the source record and 7 linked sources, retrieved 2026-10-11; page checked October 11, 2026.
Game and season dates at McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA
The source lists whitetails, feral hogs, turkey, doves and predators for this ground. Dates follow the Brown County zones.
| Game | Segment | Zone or area | Begins | Ends | Bag | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery Only | North Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | 5 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth-Only | North Zone | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 5 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | General Season | North Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | 5 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | Special Late | North Zone | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | 5 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth-Only | North Zone | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | 5 deer | |
| Turkey | Fall Archery Only | North Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | County rule | |
| Turkey | Fall Youth-Only | North Zone | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | County rule | |
| Turkey | Fall Youth-Only | North Zone | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | County rule | |
| Turkey | Fall season | North Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | County rule | |
| Turkey | Spring Youth-Only | North Zone | Mar 27, 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | County rule | |
| Turkey | Spring Youth-Only | North Zone | May 22, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | County rule | |
| Turkey | Spring season | North Zone | Apr 3, 2027 | May 16, 2027 | County rule | |
| Dove | Regular Season | Central Zone | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Regular Season | Central Zone | Dec 11, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Falconry | Central Zone | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 3 a day | |
| Feral hogs | Set by area | — | — | — | — | |
| Predators and furbearers | Set by area | — | — | — | — |
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA sets its own calendar inside these dates; some seasons may be shorter or by permit only.
Rows marked area rules are species with no statewide season on private land; the managing agency decides on public ground.
Zone dates and bags from the TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (Outdoor Annual) for Brown County; area game list from the area record. Checked October 11, 2026.
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA permit, license and orange rules
What you need in your pocket, card by card.
Annual Public Hunting permit
Hunters 17 and over carry the APH permit here. A season hunting license comes first. One permit covers more than 1 million acres across 180-plus areas. Kids under 17 need no permit when with a permitted adult 18+.
Public hunt drawing
| Hunt type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Archery Deer | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Gun Deer – Either Sex | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Spring Turkey | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike | Sep 15, 2026 |
Deadlines fall on the 1st or 15th; drawings follow the next business day and permits are claimed online within 10 days.
Base license and add-ons
The base is a hunting license, $25 for Texans. Also plan on HIP (free) and the migratory endorsement, an upland bird endorsement and an archery endorsement for bow seasons. Hunter ed is required from the September 2, 1971 birth date forward.
Wear orange
The orange rule runs during daylight when firearms are allowed on the area. It does not apply to turkey, waterfowl and dove, or alligator hunters.
TPWD public hunt rules
Dogs are limited to squirrel, rabbit, hare and non-turkey game birds. Do not hunt from a vehicle, and take deer directly to check in.
Brown County deer listing for McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA hunters
Texas sets deer bags county by county; this is the Brown County version that applies around McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA.
Brown County deer bag
Antler rule county: a legal buck has an unbranched antler or a 13 inch inside spread, and only one of two bucks may be branched and 13 inches wide.
Brown County deer segments
| Hunt | Begins | Ends | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Only | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | All |
| Youth-Only | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | All |
| General Season | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | All |
| Special Late | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | All |
| Youth-Only | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | All |
Public tracts within 60 miles of McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA
4 more public areas lie within 60 miles; the orange pin is McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA.
Covered towns within reach: Brownwood (14 miles to the southwest); Comanche (15 miles to the east); Coleman (34 miles to the west).
Paul and Toni Fox Burns WMA (3 miles northwest)
WMA, 3 miles northwest, Brown County. 2,178 ac.
Roger R. Fawcett WMA (59 miles northeast)
WMA, 59 miles northeast, Palo Pinto County. 5,459 ac.
Points from TPWD GIS, agency pages and public geocodes as noted in each record. Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Youth hunts, banquets and contests in McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA
Listed as of October 11, 2026: 3 upcoming dates.
Upcoming here
| When | Event | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21-22, 2026 | Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike – Muse WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Muse WMA, Brown County | Drawing page |
| Dec 12-13, 2026 | Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike – Muse WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Muse WMA, Brown County | Drawing page |
| Jan 9-10, 2027 | Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike – Muse WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Muse WMA, Brown County | Drawing page |
After the hunt at McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA: processors and taxidermy
Nearest first within each county.
The TPWD office nearest the area is TPWD Law Enforcement Office (Brownwood) in Brownwood, about 14 miles out.
Store locators (Academy, Bass Pro, Cabela’s), the TPWD law enforcement office list, Hunters for the Hungry and business listings, checked October 11, 2026. Call ahead.
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA hunting kit
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Field dressing kit
Knife, saw and gloves in one pouch for the first job after the shot.
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA: seven days of hunting hours
The TPWD window runs from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes past sunset, except for migratory game birds, which end right at sunset.
Times worked out for McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA in Central time. Rule from the TPWD Outdoor Annual (shooting hours). Nongame, exotics and feral hogs on private land may be hunted at any hour. Shooting hours for every county.
Hunters ask about McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA
What is the acreage of McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
The listed figure is 1,972 acres.
Who manages McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
TPWD. The ground is a wildlife management area run by TPWD. It runs under: TPWD Wildlife Management Area.
Which game does the listing name for McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
Per the source, whitetails, feral hogs, turkey, doves and predators.
Which permits cover McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
Yes. Hunters 17 and older need the $48 Annual Public Hunting permit plus a hunting license.
What does Brown County allow for whitetails?
Brown County: 5 deer, 2 bucks max. The 13 inch rule applies. Drawn hunts and area rules can be stricter.
When can I hunt doves at McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
In the Central Zone, regular season runs Sep 1 to Oct 25, 2026; confirm area dates.
Which of our town guides is closest to McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
Start from Brownwood; the area is 14 miles northeast. Or Comanche, 15 miles away.
Is orange mandatory when gun hunting McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
Yes, when firearms are allowed: at least 400 sq in of orange, 144 front and back, and orange headwear. Exceptions include turkey, migratory birds and alligators.
When are drawn hunt deadlines for McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
4 categories, such as Archery Deer, Gun Deer – Either Sex, Spring Turkey and Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike. OArea MW. Apply between deadlines of Aug 15, 2026 and Nov 1, 2026.
Which public areas neighbor McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA?
Close by are Paul and Toni Fox Burns WMA (3 miles), Lake Brownwood State Park (11 miles) and Proctor Lake (23 miles).
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA send-off notes
Every area writes its own fine print. Read the McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA page at the agency and carry your permits.
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