Black Gap Wildlife Management Area
| Black Gap Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
| Black Gap WMA or BGWMA | |
| Location | Brewster County, Texas, United States |
| Nearest city | Tesnus, Texas (35.53 miles) Rosenfeld, Texas (38.33 miles) |
| Coordinates | 29°33′48″N 102°53′52″W / 29.56333°N 102.89778°W (geographic center) |
| Area | 103,000 acres (420 km2) |
| Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
| Website | Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands |
Black Gap Wildlife Management Area (Black Gap WMA) is a 103,000 acres (42,000 ha) protected area in Brewster County, Texas. The goal is wildlife study and regulated hunting of mainly javelina, deer, and gamebirds.
Location
The entrance is located 55 miles south of Marathon, TX. Take 385 south from Marathon to FM 2627, turn left, the BGWMA entrance will be approximately 18 miles on the left. The WMA is 35.53 miles (57.18 km) from Tesnus and 38.33 miles (61.69 km) from Rosenfeld, Texas.[1]
Description
The land is predominantly desert wilderness. There are an estimated 30 miles of boundaries along the Rio Grande. The Santiago Mountains[2] run through the WMA towards the Rio Grande. Of prominence is the 6,522 foot (1,988 m) Santiago Peak[3] In 2025, the Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) purchased the 671-acre Heath Canyon Ranch, which was added to the WMA. The southern border of the ranch sits along the Rio Grande in an area designated a National Wild and Scenic River.[4]
References
- ^ "Where is Black Gap Wildlife Management Area Brewster, Texas United States". RoadOnMap. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ "Exploring the Santiago Mountains: Geography and Ecology". Texas State Historical Association. June 1, 1995. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ "Black Gap Wildlife Management Area". The American Southwest. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ "The Nature Conservancy, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announce Purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend National Park". Texas Parks and Wildlife. May 6, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2025.