Playa Lakes WMA—Dimmitt Unit (restricted access)

Tips for Birding

There isn't a public road for visitors to access this section of the Playa Lakes WMA.

About this Location

This 422 acre tract includes 345 acres of farmland that has been planted to a native grass mixture and a 77-acre playa basin. It was purchased in 1990 for the purpose of developing an area where soil, water, and wildlife conservation practices could be implemented. The area also contains one shelterbelt.

About Wildlife Management Areas of the Texas

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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.

About Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Areas

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The Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Units

Content from Wildlife Management Areas of the Texas Official Website, Public Hunting Lands Map booklet, and Dell Little

Last updated November 30, 2023