2023-2024 General visitation is allowed only during the period Feb. 26-Aug. 31 and is restricted to roads (Horse and Maravillas Canyons) accessing the Rio Grande corridor.You need minimally a Texas Limited Public Use Permit #175. You can purchase online or at any retailer that sell state hunting or fishing license. If purchased online a representation of receipt is acceptable until official printed version is available. Hunting map and dates for the entire WMA,

Marathon - Alpine Loop is apart of the Texas Parks and Wildlife's, Great Texas Wildlife Trails, Far West Texas Wildlife Trail.

Many Texas Wildlife Management Areas are open for activities such as biking, primitive camping, birding, fishing, hiking, equestrian activities, driving tours, and wildlife viewing.

Many times you need minimally a Texas Limited Public Use Permit (LPU - #175). You can purchase a Limited Public Use Permit or Annual Public Hunting Permit at any location that sells hunting licenses or at the Texas License Connection. If purchased online a representation of receipt is acceptable until official printer version has been mailed to you. In some cases it's not obvious when you need a permit for a Texas Wildlife Management Area so it might be better to be safe, because Texas game wardens do check for such permits.