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Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA hunting
Public hunting on Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA (3,666 acres): whitetails, feral hogs, ducks and geese and squirrels, with zone dates, permits, the county deer rules and the nearest towns.
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The basics of Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
Type of ground: wildlife management area run by TPWD. Manager: TPWD. Counties: Brazoria. The 3,666 acre figure places it 28th among 36 wildlife management areas with known acreage. From Angleton, the nearest town we cover, the area sits around 19 miles to the southwest.
Access is through the TPWD Annual Public Hunting permit. A few hunts go by E-Postcard drawing for APH holders. TPWD runs 7 drawn hunt categories here (listed in the permit section).
The WMA office is at 2200 7th Street, 3rd Floor, Bay City, TX 77414.
From the source record and 7 linked sources, retrieved 2026-10-11; page checked October 11, 2026.
What you can hunt at Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA, and when
Whitetails, feral hogs, ducks and geese, squirrels, rabbits and predators are on the area list, and the season dates below are the Brazoria County zone dates.
| Game | Season | Zone | Opens | Closes | Bag | 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 | South Zone | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Veterans and military | South Zone | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Regular Season | South Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Regular Season | South Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Dusky Duck | South Zone | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Dusky Duck | South Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Falconry | South 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 | |
| Squirrel | General Season | All Other Counties | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | 10 a day or none | |
| Feral hogs | Area sets it | — | — | — | — | |
| Rabbits and hares | Area sets it | — | — | — | — | |
| Predators and furbearers | Area sets it | — | — | — | — |
Read the area rules too; managers of Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA can trim these seasons or limit them to drawn permits.
For hogs, exotics, rabbits and predators, the private-land rule is no season and no limit; public areas write their own.
Zone dates and bags from the TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (Outdoor Annual) for Brazoria County; area game list from the area record. Checked October 11, 2026.
Whitetail limits that apply near Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
Deer limits for Brazoria County, the county this page uses for Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA.
Brazoria County buck and doe rules
TPWD restricts bucks in this county to spikes and other unbranched bucks or a 13 inch inside spread, one wide branched buck at most. Nov. 7-29: antlerless with a tag from the hunting license.
2026-27 deer dates, Brazoria County
| Season | Open | Close | Part of county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Only | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | All areas |
| Youth-Only | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | All areas |
| General Season | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | All areas |
| Muzzleloader | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | All areas |
| Youth-Only | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | All areas |
Around Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA: towns and public areas
The map shows Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA in orange with 7 public neighbors inside 60 miles.
Town guides close by: Angleton (19 miles northeast, pop. 20,979); Bay City (21 miles west, pop. 17,471); Palacios (40 miles southwest, pop. 4,373).
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (9 miles northwest)
The Houston/Beaumont region; 9 miles northwest. 75,019 ac.
Justin Hurst WMA, North Stringfellow Pasture (13 miles east)
Brazoria County; 13 miles east. 1,409 ac.
Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge (18 miles southwest)
Matagorda County; 18 miles southwest. 4,526 ac.
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge (21 miles east)
The Houston/Beaumont region; 21 miles east. 46,057 ac.
Points from TPWD GIS, agency pages and public geocodes as noted in each record. Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Licenses and permits that cover Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
Permit facts are from TPWD and the managing agency.
The APH permit
The APH permit is required for adults 17 and older on TPWD public hunting lands, and you must hold a season hunting license to buy it. It is good on 180+ areas totaling over 1 million acres. A permitted adult 18 or older can bring hunters under 17 at no charge.
TPWD drawing
| Drawn hunt | 2026 deadline |
|---|---|
| Archery Deer | Aug 15, 2026 |
| E-Postcard Feral Hog | Nov 1, 2026 |
| E-Postcard Waterfowl | Oct 1, 2026 |
| E-Postcard Youth/Adult Feral Hog | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Youth Only Gun Deer – Either Sex | Sep 1, 2026 |
Apply through the TPWD drawing system before the category deadline; youth apply free.
License and endorsements
License first: $25 for a resident, $7 for youth. For the game listed here, add free HIP plus the migratory bird endorsement, a federal duck stamp for waterfowl hunters 16 and older and archery endorsement in archery season. Born September 2, 1971 or later? Hunter education is required.
Orange on public land
When guns are allowed in daylight, wear the orange; turkey, migratory birds and alligator are the exceptions.
On the hunt area
Take deer directly to the check station; hunting from vehicles is off limits; dogs only for squirrel, rabbits, hares and birds other than turkey.
Hunting events tied to Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
1 upcoming date (youth hunts), retrieved October 11, 2026.
On the way
| Date | Event | Place | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17-18, 2026 | Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike – Nannie Stringfellow WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Nannie Stringfellow WMA, Brazoria County | Drawing page |
Sunrise, sunset and shooting time for Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
Morning legal light comes 30 minutes before sunrise for every game species. In the evening, migratory birds stop at sunset and everything else 30 minutes later.
Times worked out for Nannie M. Stringfellow 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.
Outfitting a hunt in Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
Items matched to the species listed for this place.
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Deer feeder
Feeders are legal for deer on private land; public areas set their own rules.
Who handles game killed at Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
Sorted by county, nearest first.
Nearest TPWD law enforcement office: TPWD Law Enforcement Office (Houston South) in Houston, about 49 miles away.
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.
Quick answers on Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA
What is on the game list for Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
The area lists whitetails, feral hogs, ducks and geese, squirrels, rabbits and predators.
Does Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA call for a permit beyond the license?
An APH permit ($48) on top of a Texas hunting license; under 17 hunt free with a permitted adult.
What is the deer bag near Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
4 deer, 2 bucks max, 2 antlerless max in Brazoria County. Antler restrictions are in force. The area can set a lower limit.
When does whitetails season open at Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
General season, Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, under the North Zone (Brazoria County). Area rules can be shorter.
Which town makes a base for Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
Angleton sits 19 miles away (the area is southwest of it). Bay City is next at 21 miles.
Do I need hunter orange at Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
The public land rule is 400 sq in, 144 on both chest and back, orange on the head, whenever guns are in season. It does not apply to turkey, migratory bird or alligator hunting.
Does Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA have drawn hunts?
Apply online for Archery Deer, E-Postcard Feral Hog, E-Postcard Waterfowl, E-Postcard Youth/Adult Feral Hog and Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike. Look for SF in the catalog. 2026 deadlines ran Aug 15, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026.
If Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA is crowded, where else can I go?
Closest on the TPWD and federal lists: San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (9 miles), Justin Hurst WMA (11 miles) and Justin Hurst WMA, North Stringfellow Pasture (13 miles).
What time does legal light start at Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
From 30 minutes before sunrise. Game animals and upland birds run to 30 minutes after sunset; migratory birds stop at sunset. Daily times are in the table above.
Is there a map of Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA?
Unit 716. Use the map button above. Printed booklets stop after this season.
Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA trip checklist
Seasons, permits and boundaries at Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA can change during the license year. Open the official page before you load the truck.
Other photos on this page: PierreSelim (CC BY 3.0); Peter Sheik (CC BY 2.0); sonnia hill (CC BY 2.0); Adrian Delgado2012 (CC BY 2.0).