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Public land that may allow hunting in Hidalgo County, Texas
3 listed public land units overlap Hidalgo County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Texas unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Wildlife Refuge
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
90,013 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Cameron County, Hidalgo County + 2 more
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area
3,533 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Cameron County, Hidalgo County + 2 more
Restricted access - National Wildlife Refuge
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
2,112 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Hidalgo County
Restricted access
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