Pat Murphy WMA: Rules
Phone: (806) 269-1031
Canadian, TX 79014
Contact:
Kelli Bashaw
Dates Open:
Open year-round, except closed for Special Permit hunts.
Registration is required.
General Access
- All users must possess required permits, stamps or license.
- All users must check in upon entering, registration is required and check out upon departure. The self-registration kiosk located on the west side, off Hwy 305, of the Unit.
- Users may not possess a firearm, archery equipment, crossbow or other device for taking wildlife resources on the WMA except during designated hunts and with proper permits in possession.
- Persons may not enter Restricted Areas identified by boundary signs.
- Users must obey all restrictions posted at the Murphy Unit or contained within the Texas Parks and Wildlife Public Hunting Lands Map Booklet or supplement to booklet.
- Users may not be under the influence of alcohol or consume alcoholic beverages while engaged in hunting activity, or publicly consume or display alcoholic beverages.
- No camping permitted on area.
- Walk-in area only.
- Horses, ATV and vehicle use is prohibited.
Permits Required
The Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit allows an adult access to WMA designated public hunting areas for dove and quail hunting without having to pay a daily entrance fee. An APH Permit is not needed for Special Permit hunts when drawings are conducted at Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters in Austin. All deer and turkey hunting is by Special Permit drawing. The Limited Public Use (LPU) Permit allows an adult to enter, camp, bird watch, hike, fish, horseback ride, etc. on the WMA but they may not hunt on the WMA or possess firearms or archery equipment.