Alazan Bayou WMA, managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is a 2,063-acre Wildlife Management Area in southern Nacogdoches County. Purchased in 1991, the WMA aims to preserve mature bottomland hardwood forests adjacent to the Angelina River, including Loco Bayou and Moral Creek. The bottomland forest typically floods from mid-winter through early spring.The WMA is open year-round and offers a variety of activities. Hunting is permitted with an Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH), and some special permit hunts may be offered. Primitive camping is available at a designated campsite with picnic tables, tent pads, grills, fire rings, and lantern posts. Equestrian activities are allowed from September 1-26 and March 16 through August 31, though there are no designated trails. Fishing for catfish, bass, and crappie is permitted in the bayou, river, and creek. A wildlife viewing deck is located on the west side overlooking the marsh, attracting various bird species.Visitors should bring their own drinking water and insect repellent. High heat and humidity in the summer should be considered when planning a visit. There are no restroom facilities, and the WMA is not wheelchair accessible. Registration is required for camping and hunting. Firearms are prohibited for hunting deer, and there is no open season for Eastern Wild Turkey at this time.
