Due to the federal government shutdown, Fort Bliss is currently closed to all recreational activities. Scheduled big game hunts will continue, but scouting ahead of time will not be available.
Fort Bliss/McGregor Range is CLOSED TO ALL OFF-RANGE ORYX HUNTING during all seasons. It is illegal to harvest an oryx on Fort Bliss/McGregor Range (Unit 28 and portions of Unit 19) using a state-wide off-range oryx tag.
The Spring 2026 Texas Hunt Lottery is now open! Entry will close on 16 November and results will be drawn on 17 November. Click here for more information.
The 2024-2025 recreational season is over and the new season has begun. 2025-2026 Access Permits are now available. All users will need to retake the safety briefing quiz in order to collect a new permit. Click here for detailed instructions.