The Big Thicket National Preserve has announced they will start issuing this season’s
free hunting permits on September 1st. Permits will be issued at the preserve visitor
center, north of Kountze, from 9:00 to 5:00 daily through the end of February. Everyone
who hunts in Big Thicket National Preserve must have a Big Thicket hunting permit. For
additional information, contact the Big Thicket National Preserve.