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The 2008-2009 Hunting Season at Amistad NRA begins September 1, 2008 and ends February 22, 2009. Please read the following information regarding hunting rules and regulations at Amistad. Hunting Permits for Amistad NRA can be purchased at the Visitor Information Center located on US Highway 90 West beginning August 15, 2008.
Amistad NRA's Hunt Areas are public land and are accessible year-round for hiking and exploration. Please be aware of other hunters and visitors in the area and BE SAFE!
Hunting at Amistad NRA is ARCHERY ONLY except a shotgun with birdshot may be used for for dove, quail and duck. The use of rifles and handguns is not permitted. Hunting is allowed in designated areas of Amistad National Recreation Area during specified seasons.
The remaining shoreline and adjacent private lands are not open to public hunting. Regulations are enforced by the National Park Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Hunting Permits
- Permits are issued in person only at the park Visitor Information Center. The center is open 7 days a week, 8 am- 5 pm and is located on US Hwy 90W, across from 3 Rivers RV Park. Applicants must bring a current Texas hunting license, a state-issued drivers license or state issued photo identification card. If required by the State of Texas, you must show proof of Hunter Education, or a hunter education deferral. Plan ahead to obtain your permit.
- A permit fee of $20 (no discounts for GA/GACC passports) is required. This is not a recreation use fee, it is a "cost recovery" fee.
- Failure to comply with federal hunting regulations will result in immediate cancellation of your hunting permit.
- Please do not litter the hunt areas. Pack it in, pack it out. Empty shotgun shells and cigarette butts are considered litter too. Please pick them up.
- Amistad NRA Annual Hunting Permit is valid from September 1, 2007 through February 24, 2008 for whatever game is in season according to state laws.
- Please take note that all 5 of Amistad NRA's hunt areas are considered "Central Zone" in the TPWD Hunting and Fishing Guide.
Hunting Regulations
Pick up a copy of the hunting regulations from Amistad Visitor Information Center, located on Hwy 90 W, across from Three Rivers RV Park, open 7 days, 8 am-5 pm, closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Or download regulations, seasons and a map on the right column of this page.
Below is only a summary of the regulation highlights. You are responsible for knowing and following all current State of Texas and Amistad National Recreation Area hunting regulations, seasons, and hunt area boundaries. You are also responsible for correctly identifying game species. KNOW BEFORE YOU SHOOT!
Weapons
Weapons must be unloaded and cased during transportation. A crossbow is allowed only for Upper Limb Handicapped Persons as per State Law during archery only season. Crossbows may be used by all hunters (for large game and rabbit only) during general season. Rifles and handguns are not permitted in hunting areas at any time.
Target Practice
Target practice (including skeet shooting and archery) is prohibited anywhere within Amistad NRA.
Baiting
The baiting and/or feeding of wildlife, cutting of vegetation, and trapping is prohibited. Hunting in an illegally baited area may result in a fine. If you see an area with bait report it to a ranger immediately.
Cleaning/Dressing Game
The cleaning and dressing of game is prohibited in the hunt area parking lots. You may field dress game only in the hunt areas.
Display of Game
The display of harvested game in the campgrounds is prohibited.
Dogs
You may use bird dogs to hunt dove, quail or waterfowl only. Dogs must be on a leash outside of the hunting areas and under control at all times while in the hunting areas
Backcountry Camping
Backcountry camping is allowed outside of the hunting areas. You may also camp within the designated campgrounds, however, all weapons must be unloaded, cased and out of sight while at your campsite.
Game Species:
Deer
White-tailed deer may be hunted during both the archery and general seasons using a long or compound bow. Crossbows may be used only by upper limb handicapped persons during archery season. Crossbows may be used by all hunters during general hunting season.
Bird
Dove, quail and waterfowl may be hunted during season using a shotgun (birdshot) at all open hunt areas. Turkey may be hunted during the fall season only using archery equipment including cross bow. We do not offer a spring turkey season.
Rabbit
Rabbit may be hunted during both the archery and general deer season using archery equipment. Rabbit may also be hunted with a shotgun, but only during dove, quail and waterfowl seasons.
Other
Javelina and feral hog may be hunted during the both the archery and general deer season using archery equipment. Mouflon sheep and Aoudad sheep may be hunted in ALL HUNT AREAS during both archery and general deer season using archery equipment. There is no daily bag limit for Aoudad or Mouflon Sheep.
The hunting of any other species is prohibited.
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