These permits allow holders to hunt on an additional 700,000 acres of land in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Public Hunting Program. They may also hunt in another 200,000 acres of wildlife management areas in the four National Forests in Texas. Income from the fees in wildlife management areas is used for wildlife habitat improvement and other programs to improve the area for hunters. The Golden Age Passport for those 62 years of age and older and the Golden Access Passport for blind or permanently disabled persons are valid at the Lake Davy Crockett Recreation Area. Both passports are available at the district ranger's office in Decatur, other district ranger offices in East Texas, and the forest supervisor's office in Lufkin.
Nearby towns offer shopping opportunities for groceries, gasoline, and camping supplies.
Recreation users on the national grasslands should be extremely careful with fire, because the prairie grasses can be highly flammable. Privately-owned land is adjacent to the Grasslands, and visitors should watch for boundaries, which are marked with red paint and signs to avoid trespassing onto private land. A detailed, inexpensive map for the national grasslands, available from the district ranger offices and the forest supervisor's office in Lufkin, will also help you identify national grassland boundaries and stay on public land. Maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive days. Help preserve all facilities and vegetation.