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Caddo National Grasslands WMA hunting

Everything we could verify about Caddo National Grasslands WMA: access, acreage, game list, season dates and the ground nearby.

Seasons and gameLicensesNeighbors
16,140Size
FanninCounty
10Game groups

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Caddo National Grasslands WMA in brief, for hunters

In Fannin County, Caddo National Grasslands WMA is a wildlife management area run by TPWD under TPWD. At 16,140 acres it is the 10th largest of the 36 wildlife management areas that report a size. Of the towns with a guide on this site, Bonham is closest: the map point is about 17 miles northeast of it. It sits inside Caddo National Grassland. The area divides into 2 hunt units.

16,140Area, acres
FanninPrimary county
Dallas/Ft. WorthTPWD region
WMAGround type
10Huntable groups
CalendarGame and datesFannin County zonesPermitsLicense and permitPrices and deadlines

Hunting is by unit; see the child unit records. APH permit units and drawn hunts listed by TPWD.

WMA page: 13,360-acre Bois d'Arc Creek Unit and 2,780-acre Ladonia Unit.

Official listing

From the source record and 4 linked sources, retrieved 2026-10-11; page checked October 11, 2026.

Game and season dates at Caddo National Grasslands WMA

The source lists whitetails, feral hogs, turkey, doves, ducks and geese, quail, squirrels, rabbits, predators and snipe, woodcock and rails for this ground. Dates follow the Fannin County zones.

North Zonewhite-tailed deer zone
Springturkey zone
North Zonedove zone
StatewideSeptember teal zone
North Zoneducks zone
Eastern Zonegeese zone
GameSegmentZone or areaBeginsEndsBagRight now
White-tailed deerArchery OnlyNorth ZoneOct 3, 2026Nov 6, 20264 deer
White-tailed deerYouth-OnlyNorth ZoneOct 30, 2026Nov 1, 20264 deer
White-tailed deerGeneral SeasonNorth ZoneNov 7, 2026Jan 3, 20274 deer
White-tailed deerMuzzleloaderNorth ZoneJan 4, 2027Jan 17, 20274 deer
White-tailed deerYouth-OnlyNorth ZoneJan 4, 2027Jan 17, 20274 deer
TurkeySpring seasonEast Zone (North of US 82)Apr 22, 2027May 14, 20271 gobbler
DoveRegular SeasonNorth ZoneSep 1, 2026Nov 8, 202615 a day
DoveRegular SeasonNorth ZoneDec 18, 2026Jan 7, 202715 a day
DoveFalconryNorth ZoneNov 13, 2026Nov 29, 20263 a day
September tealSeptember tealStatewideSep 19, 2026Sep 27, 20266 a day
DucksYouth-OnlyNorth ZoneNov 7, 2026Nov 8, 20266 a day
DucksVeterans and militaryNorth ZoneNov 7, 2026Nov 8, 20266 a day
DucksRegular SeasonNorth ZoneNov 14, 2026Nov 29, 20266 a day
DucksRegular SeasonNorth ZoneDec 5, 2026Jan 31, 20276 a day
DucksDusky DuckNorth ZoneNov 19, 2026Nov 29, 20266 a day
DucksDusky DuckNorth ZoneDec 5, 2026Jan 31, 20276 a day
DucksFalconryNorth ZoneFeb 1, 2027Feb 21, 20273 a day
GeeseEarly Canada geeseEastern ZoneSep 12, 2026Sep 27, 20265 Canada a day
GeeseDark GeeseEastern ZoneNov 7, 2026Jan 31, 20275 dark a day
GeeseLight GeeseEastern ZoneNov 7, 2026Feb 19, 20275 light a day
QuailRegular SeasonStatewideNov 1, 2026Feb 28, 202715 a day
SquirrelGeneral SeasonEast TexasOct 1, 2026Feb 28, 202710 a day or none
SquirrelGeneral SeasonEast TexasMay 1, 2027May 31, 202710 a day or none
SquirrelYouth-OnlyEast TexasSep 25, 2026Sep 27, 202610 a day or none
WoodcockRegular SeasonStatewideDec 18, 2026Jan 31, 20273 a day
WoodcockFalconryStatewideFeb 1, 2027Feb 21, 2027—
SnipeRegular SeasonStatewideNov 7, 2026Feb 21, 20278 a day
Rails and gallinulesRegular SeasonStatewideSep 19, 2026Sep 27, 202615 a day
Rails and gallinulesRegular SeasonStatewideNov 7, 2026Jan 6, 202715 a day
Rails and gallinulesFalconryStatewideFeb 1, 2027Feb 21, 2027—
Feral hogsSet by area————
Rabbits and haresSet by area————
Predators and furbearersSet by area————

Caddo National Grasslands 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 Fannin County; area game list from the area record. Checked October 11, 2026.

How Caddo National Grasslands WMA fits with nearby units

Each row links to that unit’s own page; miles are straight-line.

Unit list

UnitWhereAcresCodeDistance
Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d'Arc Unit WMA unitFannin13,360901N0 mi
Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Ladonia Unit WMA unitFannin—901S22 mi

The larger area: Caddo National Grassland

UnitWhereAcresCodeDistance
Caddo National Grassland national grasslandFannin17,727—1 mi

Caddo National Grasslands WMA permit, license and orange rules

What you need in your pocket, card by card.

Base license and add-ons

Licenses at TPWD

$25Resident license
$315Nonresident license
$7Youth license
$7Migratory stamp
$25+Duck stamp (16+)
$7Upland endorsement

The base is a hunting license, $25 for Texans. Also plan on HIP (free) and the migratory endorsement, a federal stamp for waterfowl at 16 and older and an upland bird endorsement. Hunter ed is required from the September 2, 1971 birth date forward.

Wear orange

Rule source

400 sq inMin. orange
144 sq inFront/back
OrangeHat

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.

Fannin County deer listing for Caddo National Grasslands WMA hunters

Texas sets deer bags county by county; this is the Fannin County version that applies around Caddo National Grasslands WMA.

Fannin County deer bag

TPWD county page

4County bag
2Bucks
2Does max

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.

Fannin County deer segments

HuntBeginsEndsCovers
Archery OnlyOct 3, 2026Nov 6, 2026All
Youth-OnlyOct 30, 2026Nov 1, 2026All
General SeasonNov 7, 2026Jan 3, 2027All
MuzzleloaderJan 4, 2027Jan 17, 2027All
Youth-OnlyJan 4, 2027Jan 17, 2027All
Post Oak SavannahEcoregion name
878 sq miLand area
BonhamCourthouse town
38,650Census 2024
21 NorthUnit
6Public areas in county

Public tracts within 60 miles of Caddo National Grasslands WMA

8 more public areas lie within 60 miles; the orange pin is Caddo National Grasslands WMA.

Covered towns within reach: Bonham (17 miles to the southwest); Paris (24 miles to the east); Cooper (30 miles to the southeast).

WMA unitDraw

Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d'Arc Unit (0 miles east)

WMA unit, 0 miles east, Fannin County. 13,360 ac.

National grassland

Caddo National Grassland (1 mile west)

National grassland, 1 mile west, Fannin County. 17,727 ac.

Public hunting land

Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Lands (10 miles southwest)

Public hunting land, 10 miles southwest, Fannin County. 5,305 ac.

APH lease

Crossroads Farm (12 miles south)

APH lease, 12 miles south, Fannin County. 130 ac.

WMADraw

Pat Mayse WMA (17 miles east)

WMA, 17 miles east, Lamar County. 8,925 ac.

WMA unitDraw

Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Ladonia Unit (22 miles south)

WMA unit, 22 miles south, Fannin County.

APH lease

Rattan Community (24 miles southeast)

APH lease, 24 miles southeast, Delta County. 1,753 ac.

APH lease

Weets Farm North (26 miles southeast)

APH lease, 26 miles southeast, Delta County. 415 ac.

CountyFannin County seasonsEvery season by zoneAll areasStatewide land map302 mapped areas

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 Caddo National Grasslands WMA: processors and taxidermy

Nearest first within each county.

Hog Wild Game Processing game processing

Bonham, Fannin County · about 14 mi away

(903) 640-0268RouteWeb
Terry's Processing & Slaughter House game processing

Sumner, Lamar County · about 15 mi away

(903) 785-7012RouteWeb
Randall's Wildlife Creations taxidermy

Paris, Lamar County

(903) 784-1754RouteWeb
Red Leg Outfitters guide service

Paris, Lamar County · about 25 mi away

(903) 517-5889RouteWeb
Shoot Em Up Archery sporting goods

Paris, Lamar County · about 26 mi away

(903) 737-8595RouteWeb
Dirty D's Armory sporting goods

Denison, Grayson County · about 26 mi away

(903) 820-8630RouteWeb
Sportsmen's Wildlife Studio taxidermy

Wolfe City, Hunt County · about 27 mi away

(214) 808-5384RouteWeb
Academy Sports + Outdoors sporting goods

Sherman, Grayson County · about 37 mi away

(903) 813-3860RouteWeb

The TPWD office nearest the area is TPWD Law Enforcement Office (Mount Pleasant) in Mount Pleasant, about 70 miles out.

Processing nearbyMap taxidermists

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.

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Caddo National Grasslands 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 Caddo National Grasslands 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 Caddo National Grasslands WMA

What does Fannin County allow for whitetails?

Fannin County: 4 deer, 2 bucks max, 2 antlerless max. The 13 inch rule applies. Drawn hunts and area rules can be stricter.

When can I hunt doves at Caddo National Grasslands WMA?

In the North Zone, regular season runs Sep 1 to Nov 8, 2026; confirm area dates.

Which of our town guides is closest to Caddo National Grasslands WMA?

Start from Bonham; the area is 17 miles northeast. Or Paris, 24 miles away.

Is orange mandatory when gun hunting Caddo National Grasslands 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 does shooting end at Caddo National Grasslands WMA?

Shooting opens 30 minutes before sunrise; it ends at sunset for migratory birds and 30 minutes after for other game.

Which public areas neighbor Caddo National Grasslands WMA?

Close by are Caddo National Grasslands WMA, Bois d'Arc Unit (0 miles), Caddo National Grassland (1 mile) and Bois d'Arc Lake Public Hunting Lands (10 miles).

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 Caddo National Grasslands WMA?

TPWD. The ground is a wildlife management area run by TPWD. It runs under: TPWD Wildlife Management Area.

When is youth-only turkey season?

Turkey: Fall: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026 plus Jan. 4-17 (North) / Jan. 18-31 (South), 2027.

Caddo National Grasslands WMA send-off notes

Every area writes its own fine print. Read the Caddo National Grasslands WMA page at the agency and carry your permits.

Statewide land mapAll public landAPH permit guideFannin County seasonsManager page

Other photos on this page: USDAgov (Public domain); USFWS Mountain Prairie (CC BY 2.0); sonnia hill (CC BY 2.0); daveynin (CC BY 2.0).