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Alazan Bayou WMA hunting
Everything we could verify about Alazan Bayou WMA: access, acreage, game list, season dates and the ground nearby.
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Alazan Bayou WMA in brief, for hunters
In Nacogdoches County and Angelina County, Alazan Bayou WMA is a wildlife management area run by TPWD under TPWD. At 2,063 acres it is the 32nd largest of the 36 wildlife management areas that report a size. Of the towns with a guide on this site, Nacogdoches is closest: the map point is about 11 miles southwest of it. The area divides into 2 hunt units.
An Annual Public Hunting permit ($48) is needed to hunt here. Certain hunts are drawn by E-Postcard among APH holders. Drawn hunts: 3 categories in the 2026-27 catalog.
WMA page 2,063 acres; APH tracts: Blount 2,255 and Old River 485 deed acres.
Office address: 8096 FM 2782, Nacogdoches, TX 75964.
From the source record and 6 linked sources, retrieved 2026-10-11; page checked October 11, 2026.
Game and season dates at Alazan Bayou WMA
The source lists whitetails, feral hogs and ducks and geese for this ground. Dates follow the Nacogdoches 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 | 4 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth-Only | North Zone | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 4 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | General Season | North Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | 4 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | North Zone | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | 4 deer | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth-Only | North Zone | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | 4 deer | |
| September teal | September teal | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Youth-Only | North Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Veterans and military | North Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Regular Season | North Zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Regular Season | North Zone | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Dusky Duck | North Zone | Nov 19, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Dusky Duck | North Zone | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Falconry | North Zone | Feb 1, 2027 | Feb 21, 2027 | 3 a day | |
| Geese | Early Canada geese | Eastern Zone | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | 5 Canada a day | |
| Geese | Dark Geese | Eastern Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 5 dark a day | |
| Geese | Light Geese | Eastern Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 19, 2027 | 5 light a day | |
| Feral hogs | Set by area | — | — | — | — |
Alazan Bayou 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 Nacogdoches County; area game list from the area record. Checked October 11, 2026.
How Alazan Bayou WMA fits with nearby units
Each row links to that unit’s own page; miles are straight-line.
Unit list
| Unit | Where | Acres | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alazan Bayou WMA, Blount Tract WMA unit | Nacogdoches | 2,255 | 747E | 0 mi |
| Alazan Bayou WMA, Old River Tract WMA unit | Angelina | 485 | 747W | 3 mi |
Alazan Bayou 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 |
|---|---|
| E-Postcard Waterfowl | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Gun Deer – Either Sex | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Youth Only Gun Deer – Either Sex | Sep 1, 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 and a federal stamp for waterfowl at 16 and older. 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.
Nacogdoches County deer listing for Alazan Bayou WMA hunters
Texas sets deer bags county by county; this is the Nacogdoches County version that applies around Alazan Bayou WMA.
Nacogdoches 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. Does Nov. 7-29, with license tags. no antlerless harvest on National Forest Service property.
Nacogdoches 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 |
| Muzzleloader | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | All |
| Youth-Only | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | All |
Youth hunts, banquets and contests in Alazan Bayou WMA
Listed as of October 11, 2026: 1 upcoming date.
Upcoming here
| When | Event | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21-23, 2026 | Youth Only Gun Deer – Either Sex – Alazan Bayou WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Alazan Bayou WMA, Nacogdoches County | Drawing page |
Public tracts within 60 miles of Alazan Bayou WMA
8 more public areas lie within 60 miles; the orange pin is Alazan Bayou WMA.
Covered towns within reach: Nacogdoches (11 miles to the northeast); Lufkin (11 miles to the south); Alto (22 miles to the northwest).
Alazan Bayou WMA, Blount Tract (0 miles east)
WMA unit, 0 miles east, Nacogdoches County. 2,255 ac.
Alazan Bayou WMA, Old River Tract (3 miles west)
WMA unit, 3 miles west, Angelina County. 485 ac.
Lake Kurth (City of Lufkin) (25 miles southeast)
Public tract, 25 miles southeast, the Pineywoods region.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir (29 miles southeast)
Corps lake, 29 miles southeast, Angelina County and Jasper County. 6,000 ac.
Davy Crockett National Forest (30 miles southwest)
National forest, 30 miles southwest, Houston County and Trinity County. 161,100 ac.
Angelina National Forest (33 miles east)
National forest, 33 miles east, Angelina County and Nacogdoches County. 153,179 ac.
Points from TPWD GIS, agency pages and public geocodes as noted in each record. Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
After the hunt at Alazan Bayou WMA: processors and taxidermy
Nearest first within each county.
The TPWD office nearest the area is TPWD Law Enforcement Office (Tyler) in Tyler, about 63 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.
Alazan Bayou WMA hunting kit
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Field dressing kit
Knife, saw and gloves in one pouch for the first job after the shot.
Alazan Bayou 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 Alazan Bayou 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 Alazan Bayou WMA
Which of our town guides is closest to Alazan Bayou WMA?
Start from Nacogdoches; the area is 11 miles southwest. Or Lufkin, 11 miles away.
Is orange mandatory when gun hunting Alazan Bayou 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 Alazan Bayou WMA?
3 categories, such as E-Postcard Waterfowl, Gun Deer – Either Sex and Youth Only Gun Deer – Either Sex. OArea AB. Apply between deadlines of Sep 1, 2026 and Oct 1, 2026.
Which public areas neighbor Alazan Bayou WMA?
Close by are Alazan Bayou WMA, Blount Tract (0 miles), Alazan Bayou WMA, Old River Tract (3 miles) and Alabama Creek WMA (23 miles).
When does shooting end at Alazan Bayou WMA?
Shooting opens 30 minutes before sunrise; it ends at sunset for migratory birds and 30 minutes after for other game.
Which map booklet unit is Alazan Bayou WMA?
Look up unit 747. Open the TPWD map link in the summary. The printed booklet ends with 2026-27.
What does the Super Combo include?
For $68, residents get hunting and fishing licenses plus archery, upland and migratory endorsements; the federal duck stamp is extra.
Is hunter education required for adults?
For adults born on or after September 2, 1971, yes, unless they buy the deferral and hunt accompanied.
Who manages Alazan Bayou WMA?
TPWD. The ground is a wildlife management area run by TPWD. It runs under: TPWD Wildlife Management Area.
Who counts as a youth hunter?
Licensed hunters 16 or younger. Youth license (Type 169, $7) valid all license year.
Alazan Bayou WMA send-off notes
Every area writes its own fine print. Read the Alazan Bayou WMA page at the agency and carry your permits.
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