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Roger R. Fawcett WMA hunting
Everything we could verify about Roger R. Fawcett WMA: access, acreage, game list, season dates and the ground nearby.
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Roger R. Fawcett WMA in brief, for hunters
In Palo Pinto County, Roger R. Fawcett WMA is a wildlife management area run by TPWD under TPWD. At 5,459 acres it is the 25th largest of the 36 wildlife management areas that report a size. Of the towns with a guide on this site, Mineral Wells is closest: the map point is about 20 miles southwest of it.
An Annual Public Hunting permit ($48) is needed to hunt here. Certain hunts are drawn by E-Postcard among APH holders. Drawn hunts: 7 categories in the 2026-27 catalog.
From the source record and 7 linked sources, retrieved 2026-10-11; page checked October 11, 2026.
Game and season dates at Roger R. Fawcett WMA
The source lists whitetails, feral hogs, exotics, turkey, doves, ducks and geese and predators for this ground. Dates follow the Palo Pinto 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 (South of IH 20) | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Regular Season | Central Zone (South of IH 20) | Dec 11, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Falconry | Central Zone (South of IH 20) | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 3 a day | |
| Dove | Regular Season | North Zone (North of IH 20) | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Regular Season | North Zone (North of IH 20) | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Falconry | North Zone (North of IH 20) | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 3 a day | |
| 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 | Dark Geese | Western Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | 5 dark a day | |
| Geese | Light Geese | Western Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | 5 light a day | |
| Feral hogs | Set by area | — | — | — | — | |
| Exotics | Set by area | — | — | — | — | |
| Predators and furbearers | Set by area | — | — | — | — |
Roger R. Fawcett 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 Palo Pinto County; area game list from the area record. Checked October 11, 2026.
Roger R. Fawcett 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 |
| E-Postcard Feral Hog/Predator | Nov 1, 2026 |
| E-Postcard Waterfowl | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Exotic | Oct 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, a federal stamp for waterfowl at 16 and older, 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.
Palo Pinto County deer listing for Roger R. Fawcett WMA hunters
Texas sets deer bags county by county; this is the Palo Pinto County version that applies around Roger R. Fawcett WMA.
Palo Pinto 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.
Palo Pinto 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 Roger R. Fawcett WMA
7 more public areas lie within 60 miles; the orange pin is Roger R. Fawcett WMA.
Covered towns within reach: Mineral Wells (20 miles to the northeast); Stephenville (27 miles to the south); Breckenridge (38 miles to the west).
Lake Mineral Wells State Park (22 miles northeast)
State park, 22 miles northeast, Parker County.
Possum Kingdom State Park (25 miles northwest)
State park, 25 miles northwest, Palo Pinto County and Stephens County.
Dinosaur Valley State Park (36 miles southeast)
State park, 36 miles southeast, Somervell County.
Paul and Toni Fox Burns WMA (59 miles southwest)
WMA, 59 miles southwest, Brown County. 2,178 ac.
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA (59 miles southwest)
WMA, 59 miles southwest, Brown County. 1,972 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 Roger R. Fawcett WMA
Listed as of October 11, 2026: 2 upcoming dates.
Upcoming here
| When | Event | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21-22, 2026 | Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike – Roger Fawcett WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Roger Fawcett WMA, Palo Pinto County | Drawing page |
| Dec 5-6, 2026 | Youth Only Gun Deer – Antlerless/Spike – Roger Fawcett WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Roger Fawcett WMA, Palo Pinto County | Drawing page |
After the hunt at Roger R. Fawcett WMA: processors and taxidermy
Nearest first within each county.
The TPWD office nearest the area is TPWD Law Enforcement Office (Fort Worth Area) in Haltom City, about 60 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.
Roger R. Fawcett WMA hunting kit
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Field dressing kit
Knife, saw and gloves in one pouch for the first job after the shot.
Roger R. Fawcett 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 Roger R. Fawcett 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 Roger R. Fawcett WMA
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 Roger R. Fawcett 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.
Which permits cover Roger R. Fawcett WMA?
Yes. Hunters 17 and older need the $48 Annual Public Hunting permit plus a hunting license.
What is the acreage of Roger R. Fawcett WMA?
The listed figure is 5,459 acres.
When can I hunt doves at Roger R. Fawcett WMA?
In the Central Zone, regular season runs Sep 1 to Oct 25, 2026; confirm area dates.
Which game does the listing name for Roger R. Fawcett WMA?
Per the source, whitetails, feral hogs, exotics, turkey, doves, ducks and geese and predators.
Is orange mandatory when gun hunting Roger R. Fawcett 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.
What does Palo Pinto County allow for whitetails?
Palo Pinto County: 5 deer, 2 bucks max. The 13 inch rule applies. Drawn hunts and area rules can be stricter.
Roger R. Fawcett WMA send-off notes
Every area writes its own fine print. Read the Roger R. Fawcett WMA page at the agency and carry your permits.
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