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2026-27 · WMA
Teacup Mountain WMA hunting
11,091 acres of WMA ground in Foard County, with permits, season windows, orange rules and a map of nearby land.
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About the Teacup Mountain WMA ground
Think of Teacup Mountain WMA as a wildlife management area run by TPWD; TPWD sets its rules, and it sits in Foard County and Hardeman County. With 11,091 acres, it is number 18 by size among 36 wildlife management areas. Among our town guides, Quanah is closest; the area lies 15 miles south in a straight line.
TPWD lists it in the Annual Public Hunting program, so the APH permit applies. Young hunters get their own seasons here. The TPWD drawing covers 4 hunt types at this site.
Office on file: 5191 CR 430, Crowell, TX 79227.
From the source record and 7 linked sources, retrieved 2026-10-11; page checked October 11, 2026.
Permits for Teacup Mountain WMA
Prices and rules come straight from the TPWD license and drawing pages.
APH access
TPWD sells the APH permit only to holders of a season hunting license, and every hunter 17 and up on this ground needs one. Coverage: more than 180 areas, over 1 million acres. No permit for under-17 hunters accompanied by a permitted adult.
Drawn categories
| Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| E-Postcard Turkey | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Feral Hog | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Gun Deer – Either Sex | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Youth Only Feral Hog | Nov 1, 2026 |
TPWD takes drawn-hunt applications online, with deadlines on the 1st and the 15th; winners have 10 days to claim.
Licenses for this ground
Start with a Texas hunting license: $25 for residents. This area’s game list calls for HIP certification (free) and the migratory endorsement for doves and waterfowl, a federal duck stamp if you are 16 or older and an upland endorsement. Hunters born on or after September 2, 1971 must pass hunter education or use the deferral.
Blaze orange rule
On public hunting lands this rule applies in daylight whenever firearm hunting is allowed. Turkey, migratory bird and alligator hunters are exempt, as are people in vehicles, campgrounds, parking areas, boat ramps and check stations.
Public hunt rules
No hunting from vehicles; dogs only for squirrel, rabbit, hare and game birds other than turkey; no buckshot unless allowed; deer go straight to the check station.
Teacup Mountain WMA: species list with zone dates
For Foard County the zone calendar gives these dates for the game this area lists (whitetails, feral hogs, turkey, doves, ducks and geese, quail and predators).
| Game | Hunt | Zone | First day | Last day | Bag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | North Zone | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Regular Season | North Zone | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | 15 a day | |
| Dove | Falconry | North Zone | 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 | High Plains MMU | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Veterans and military | High Plains MMU | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Regular Season | High Plains MMU | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Regular Season | High Plains MMU | Oct 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 6 a day | |
| Ducks | Dusky Duck | High Plains MMU | Oct 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 6 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 | |
| Quail | Regular Season | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | 15 a day | |
| Feral hogs | See area | — | — | — | — | |
| Predators and furbearers | See area | — | — | — | — |
Zone dates are the outer limit. Public areas, Teacup Mountain WMA included, often open fewer days or only by permit.
Feral hogs, exotics, rabbits and predators have no state season or bag on private land; on public areas the area’s own rules decide.
Zone dates and bags from the TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (Outdoor Annual) for Foard County; area game list from the area record. Checked October 11, 2026.
Teacup Mountain WMA deer rules from the Foard County listing
Teacup Mountain WMA uses the Foard County deer listing unless the area sets something tighter.
Foard County whitetail line
Mule deer here
Panhandle sets mule deer dates. The 20 inch rule is in force.
Whitetail dates by segment
| Deer season | Start | End | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Only | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | Whole county |
| Youth-Only | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | Whole county |
| General Season | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | Whole county |
| Special Late | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Whole county |
| Youth-Only | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Whole county |
Mapping Teacup Mountain WMA and the ground around it
Public ground within 60 miles of Teacup Mountain WMA: 4 areas. The orange pin is this one.
Town guides nearby: Quanah 15 miles, north; Paducah 28 miles, west; Vernon 31 miles, east.
Copper Breaks State Park (5 miles east)
Head east 5 miles to reach it, in Hardeman County.
Points from TPWD GIS, agency pages and public geocodes as noted in each record. Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
What is scheduled in Teacup Mountain WMA
Retrieved October 11, 2026: 1 upcoming date, covering youth hunts.
Scheduled
| Dates | Event | Where | Tickets or entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13-14, 2027 | Youth Only Feral Hog – Teacup Mountain WMA · drawn youth-only hunt | Teacup Mountain WMA, Foard County | Drawing page |
Teacup Mountain WMA: processors, shops and the warden office
Closest businesses first.
TPWD Law Enforcement Office (Wichita Falls) in Wichita Falls is the closest warden office, roughly 76 miles off.
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.
Daily shooting window around Teacup Mountain WMA
Texas opens game animals and upland birds 30 minutes ahead of sunrise and closes them 30 minutes after sunset; doves, ducks, geese and cranes quit at sunset.
Times worked out for Teacup Mountain 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.
Shopping list for Teacup Mountain WMA
Picked for the hunting done here; prices come from a live search.
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Teacup Mountain WMA: the short answers
How do I get access to hunt Teacup Mountain WMA?
APH permit, $48, for adults; a season hunting license is required to buy it.
What footprint does Teacup Mountain WMA have on the map?
11,091 acres per TPWD WMA page.
When is dove season near Teacup Mountain WMA?
Sep 1 to Nov 8, 2026 for the regular season in the North Zone, which covers Foard County.
What can I hunt at Teacup Mountain WMA?
Whitetails, feral hogs, turkey, doves, ducks and geese, quail and predators.
How much orange must I wear at Teacup Mountain WMA?
Yes in firearm seasons: 400 sq in total, 144 front and back, orange headwear. Exempt: turkey, doves and waterfowl, alligator.
Which county deer rules apply to Teacup Mountain WMA?
Foard County sets 5 deer, 1 buck max. Not an antler restriction county. Check the area for tighter limits.
Which other tracts sit within a drive of Teacup Mountain WMA?
Nearest: Copper Breaks State Park (5 miles), Matador WMA (34 miles) and Brushy Creek West (56 miles).
From which town do hunters reach Teacup Mountain WMA?
About 15 miles south of Quanah, in Foard County. Paducah, 28 miles, is the second closest.
What is the APH unit number for Teacup Mountain WMA?
Map booklet unit 785. The map PDF is linked at the top of this page. This is the final printed booklet year.
Which drawn hunts does TPWD hold at Teacup Mountain WMA?
TPWD lists E-Postcard Turkey, Feral Hog, Gun Deer – Either Sex and Youth Only Feral Hog. Area code TE. First deadline Sep 15, 2026, last Nov 1, 2026.
Final word on Teacup Mountain WMA
Before the drive to Teacup Mountain WMA, confirm the area rules, the permit you need and the zone dates for your species.
Other photos on this page: ZionNPS (CC BY 2.0); Dana Beveridge (CC BY 2.0); TexasExplorer98 (CC BY 2.0); objectfox (CC BY 2.0).