State wildlife / game area · Texas
Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area
Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 6,344 acres in Hemphill County, Lipscomb County, Texas (State wildlife / game area), managed by a Texas state agency (PAD-US category: state fish and wildlife agency). It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 6,344 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | Texas state agency (PAD-US category: state fish and wildlife agency) |
| Manager type | State |
| Designation | State Conservation Area Local designation: Wildlife Management Area |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Hemphill County, Lipscomb County |
| Reference point | 35.91576, -100.29328 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Texas: Texas deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- National Grassland
Black Kettle National Grassland
576 acres · 6.5 mi away
U.S. Forest Service (USDA)
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Oklahoma
Ellis County Wildlife Management Area
4,741 acres · 22.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - National Grassland · Oklahoma
Black Kettle National Grassland
30,696 acres · 28 mi away
U.S. Forest Service (USDA)
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area” in Texas combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.