Lower Neches WMA-Old River

About the lease

Wild Game

According to information provided by Texas Parks & Wildlife, here is a list of the game available to hunt during the legally designated hunting season(s) in Texas.

Waterfowl

• Hunts begin at 4:30 AM and end at noon the same day.
• Early Teal: Each day of the Early Teal Season.
• South Zone Duck: Each day of the South Zone Duck Season as established for Orange County. East of Hwy. 87/73.
• Only on Wed., Fri., and Sun. West of Hwy. 87/73: Only on Tues., Thurs., and Sat.
• Motorized access restricted to perimeter waters of Wetland Restoration Area and the Leveed impoundment west of Hwy. 87.

Geese

• During the established seasons for these species only on hunt dates and times designated for waterfowl.

Rabbits

• Feb. 1-28 (no bag limit). Hunting from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

Fishing

• Within the designated hunt area, fishing is allowed Sept. 1-Oct. 31 and Feb.1- Aug. 31.
• Closed Nov. 1-Jan. 31.
• Fishing is restricted to 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.
• No commercial crabbing or bait fishing allowed on the Area.
• Bank anglers must possess a valid APH or LPU Permit.

Weaponry

• Shotgun

Means restrictions

• Shotguns with non-toxic shot only.

Special regulations

• During the period of Sept. 1-Feb. 28, access to the WMA is restricted to foot and non-motorized boats EXCEPT from 4:30 a.m. to end of legal shooting hours on designated hunt days.
• Temporary blinds may be constructed using natural vegetation (brush, cane, etc. - no lumber, wire, or other construction materials allowed).
• The WMA is open year round to permitted users. See Prohibited Acts for further restrictions.

Note

• Motorboat operators are advised that disturbance of soils and plants on the WMAs is prohibited.
• The hunt area between Lake Street and Hwy 87/73 is non-motorized access only.
• Hunters may enter the WMA no earlier than 4:30 a.m.
• Uprooting seagrasses using a propeller is prohibited by law.

Special season

• Youth and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Only
• Waterfowl: See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
• Youth/Adult Only Area: Each day of Early Teal Season and each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of Regular Waterfowl Season as established for Orange County.
• Hunts begin at 4:30A and end at noon the same day.
• No more than 2 participating adults per party, each party is required to have one hunting youth participant (under 17).
• Maxiumum of 5 hunters per party.

Required permits

• Annual Public Hunting Permit
• Texas Hunting License