Before hunting at Amistad National Recreation Area, read these regulations. Study the map of the 

recreation area provided with this guide. Know the areas where you may hunt, and the areas where you may not hunt. State of Texas hunting season dates and regulations apply except where the following Amistad National Recreation Area Regulations are more restrictive (Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations). 

Violations of State Law, Federal Law, and/or these regulations may result in a fine 

and/or the suspension or permanent loss of your hunting privileges. [36CFR 1.6(h)]

Before you leave on your hunting trip, we recommend that you inform a relative or friend of your intended point of entry, route of travel, and time of return. While hunting, we recommend that you dress appropriately for changing weather conditions and carry a flashlight, compass, first aid kit, maps, and water. Do not cross or park on private property without the consent of the landowner.

HUNTING REGULATIONS 

1. The hunting season within Amistad National Recreation Area (Amistad NRA) extends from the 

opening date of the State of Texas fall Dove hunting season through the last day of Quail season. Deer season ends at the end of the Special Late General Season. The Spring Turkey Season is not observed within the recreation area. Hunting at any other time or in any other manner thanprescribed in this set of regulations is prohibited. [36CFR 1.6(g)(2)]; [36CFR 2.2(b)(2)]; [36CFR 7.79(a)(2)] 

2. The following items must be in your possession while hunting at Amistad NRA: a current Amistad 

National Recreation Area Hunting Permit; a State of Texas Hunting License; a Driver’s License or an official personal identification certificate issued by a State department of public safety or similar State agency authorized to issue a driver’s license; appropriate State and/or Federal stamps; and a Texas Hunter Safety Course Certification (if required). [36CFR 1.6(g)(2)]; [36CFR 2.2(b)(2)]

3. Hunting is authorized in five specific, designated hunting areas within Amistad NRA. A map 

showing the location of these five hunt areas is provided on the back of this pamphlet. [36CFR 

2.2(b)(2)]

4. The Amistad NRA Hunting Permit entitles you to take only white- tailed deer, mule deer, rabbit, 

turkey, javelina, exotic sheep, feral hog, dove, quail, and waterfowl (duck). [36CFR 2.2(b)(2)]; [36CFR 

7.79(a)(2)]

5. Archery and crossbow equipment is allowed in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife 

Regulations. [36CFR 1.6(g)(2)]

6. Shotguns with birdshot may be possessed and/or used only during dove, quail and waterfowl 

season. Possession of buckshot or slugs is prohibited. Rabbit may be hunted with shotgun during dove, quail, and waterfowl season. [36 CFR 1.6(g)(2)]; [36CFR 2.2(b)(2)] 

7. All handguns and rifles are prohibited. [36CFR 1.6(g)(2)] Concealed weapons are prohibited within 

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