click on this:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wma/find_a_wma/

there are numerous Public lands in the area. Lots of Hogs. Lots of Squill. East texas has Squill and rabbit seasons, while other areas do not. If people say there is no big deer there, I bet a $ that's because they are smart enought to come out at night only.

Tyler is a good area. there are gun ranges and cowboy shooting activites there.