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Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge is located in Jefferson County, Texas, with about 8,336 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 2 mapped hunt units: 1 open under general rules and 1 closed, covering about 3,552 huntable acres.

1 open unit1 closedPermit required
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2hunt units
3.6Khuntable acres
8.3KFWS-owned acres
1game categories

Texas Point NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Hunting at Texas Point NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

Hunting opportunities include waterfowl, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing. A refuge permit is required for at least some activities, in addition to your state license.

Hunters will find freshwater and saltwater marshes on 8,900-acre Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge, managed together with nearby McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge. Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge can be accessed by foot and by boat.

WaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and coots

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Texas regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (2)

Acreage by status
Open: 3,552 (43%)Closed: 4,785 (57%)3.6Khuntable acres
  • Open3,552 ac 43%
  • Closed4,785 ac 57%
Units by size (acres)
Closed
4,785 ac
Hunt
3,552 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Hunt Open 3,552 Required
Signed Brochure or Similar		 Refuge Hunt Brochure
Closed Closed 4,785 Required
Signed Brochure or Similar		 Refuge Hunt Brochure

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Required

Refuge Hunt Brochure

Type: Signed Brochure or Similar

How to get it:

  • 💻 Online (FWS)
  • 🏛️ Refuge visitor center / office

You'll also need

  • A valid Texas hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Texas Point NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing
  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

Refuge waters include 2,500 acres of an estuary system and access to the Gulf of Mexico. Fishing season is year-round. Saltwater species include spotted sea trout, flounder and red drum. Boat launching facilities are nearby.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Texas Point NWR

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Destination: Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
29.69648, -93.89606
DMS
29°41′47.3″N 93°53′45.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Port Arthur, TX14 mi S of town
  • Beaumont, TX30 mi SE of town
  • Lake Charles, LA55 mi SW of town
  • Galveston, TX61 mi NE of town

Closest airports

  • IAH Houston Bush Intercontinental89 mi
  • LFT Lafayette Regional119 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Texas Point NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM7:39 PM12h 47m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM7:22 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM7:02 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM6:46 PM11h 30m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM5:30 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM5:21 PM10h 41m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM5:16 PM10h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM5:18 PM10h 15m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:26 PM10h 16m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM5:37 PM10h 26m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:51 PM10h 46m

Computed for 29.696, -93.896 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Texas Point NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Texas Point NWR?

Yes. Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (3,552 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Texas Point NWR?

Yes — Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge requires a refuge permit for some or all hunting. Permit type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Permits can be obtained online through fws or visitor center. You also need the appropriate state hunting license and, for waterfowl, a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Texas Point NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Texas Point NWR located?

Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge is in Jefferson County, Texas, about 14 miles S of Port Arthur, TX (straight-line). GPS: 29.69648, -93.89606.

What are legal shooting hours at Texas Point NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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McFaddin NWR

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Jocelyn Nungaray NWR

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Cameron Prairie NWR

Cameron Parish, LA · 42 mi E

2 special2 closed
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Lacassine NWR

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🦌🦆🎣

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Trinity River NWR

Liberty County, TX · 72 mi NW

7 special5 closed
🦌🦆🐇🐗🎣

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.