Mentored Hunting Workshops
Public Hunting in Texas 2019-2020
Select state parks and wildlife management areas (WMA) conduct mentored hunting workshops designed to educate and introduce beginning hunters and their mentors to the hunting experience. These workshops are followed by a hunt on the area.
The required Mentored Hunting Permits (MHP) for these workshops are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. MHPs are only valid for a specific public hunt during the mentored hunt workshop and for the corresponding workshop dates.
To participate in a designated hunt with a MHP, you must first complete the mandatory mentored hunting workshop and become authorized by Texas Parks & Wildlife to participate in hunting activities and are accompanied by a designated mentor.
Cost: a $25 fee is required for the workshop and the hunt. This includes the workshop and the hunt for the hunter and the mentor.
Mentored Hunting Workshops Available
For 2019-2020
Abilene State Park
Feral Hog Novice Hunt
Dates: January 31 to February 2
Bag Limit: no bag limit.
Baiting: baiting is allowed; corn must be labeled for wildlife use and be in the original container.
More Information and Workshop Availability
For more information and workshop availability, contact the park at (325) 572-3204.
Alazon Bayou WMA
Multi-Species Novice Hunt
Dates: May 7 to 9
Bag Limit: no bag limit.
Requirements: Mentored hunting workshop for adults 25 years old and older who have never hunted and never completed hunter education. Workshop will be held on March 27 to 28 and consist of hunter education, woodsmanship, and live fire training; followed by guided hunts on the dates provided for various in-season game animals and/or feral hogs.
More Information and Workshop Availability
For more information and workshop availability, contact Bob Baker at (936) 569-8547.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
White-tailed Deer Hunt — Female only geared toward novice
Dates: December 3 to 6
Bag Limit: five deer of either sex limited to 1 forked antlered buck and 1 buck with at least 1 unbranched antler and unlimited feral hogs and exotics.
Baiting: baiting is allowed; corn must be labeled for wildlife use and be in the original container.
More Information and Workshop Availability
Call the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area at (830) 685-3030.
Guadalupe River State Park
White-tailed Deer Hunt — Disabled Veteran geared toward novice
Dates: January 6 to 9
Bag Limit: two deer (either sex, limit one buck), unlimited exotics and feral hogs.
Requirements: Disabled Veteran (50% VA rating or above)
More Information and Workshop Availability
Contact the park at (830) 438-2656, ext 221.
Gus Engeling
Squirrel Hunt — Novice Youth/Adult
Dates: January 11 to 12
Bag Limit: county bag and possession limits apply.
Requirements: Hunters will be accompanied by TPWD staff at all times during the hunt.
More Information and Workshop Availability
For more information and workshop availability, contact the WMA at (903) 928-2251 only on December 11, 2019 between the hours of 10 am and 2pm.
Inks Lake State Park
White-tailed Deer Hunt — Mobility Impaired
Dates: December 17 to 19
Bag Limit: two deer of either sex limited to 1 fork antlered buck and unlimited feral hogs.
White-tailed Deer Hunt — Novice
Dates: December 3 to 5 and 10 to 12.
Bag Limit: two deer, antlerless and spike bucks only.
More Information and Workshop Availability
Call the Inks Lake State Park at (512) 793-2223.
Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project
Waterfowl Novice Hunt
Dates: workshop is October 12. Hunt dates will be assigned during the workshop by staff for one of the following days: November 9, 16 or 23; December 7 or 14; January 4, 11, 18 or 25.
Hunt Location: (Richland Creek WMA, Big Lake Bottom WMA, Gus Engeling WMA or Keechi Creek WMA) will be determined based upon scouting results prior to the hunt date.
Bag Limit: bag and possession limits for North Zone Waterfowl Season apply.
Requirements: hunters will be accompanied by TPWD staff at all times during the hunt.
More Information and Workshop Availability
Contact the WMA at (903) 928-2251. Those wishing to participate must call to register only on Sept. 12, 2019 between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm.
Purtis Creek State Park
Waterfowl Novice Hunt
Dates: workshop is December 14 (Workshop attendance is required to attend either hunt date; however, previous workshop/hunt attendees will not be eligible to participate.) Hunt 1 is January 4. Hunt 2 is January 18.
Bag Limit: bag and possession limits correspond to limits during the North Zone Duck and Eastern Zone Goose seasons.
More Information and Workshop Availability
Call the Purtis Creek State Park at (903) 425-2332.
Resaca de la Palma
Dove Novice Hunt
Dates: September 14
Bag Limit: bag and possession limits correspond to limits during the South Zone Dove season.
More Information and Workshop Availability
For more information and workshop availability contact the park at (956) 350-2920.
San Angelo State Park
White-tailed Deer Hunt — Youth Mobility Impaired
Dates: October 19 and 20
Bag Limit: four white-tailed deer antlerless and spike bucks only limited to 1 spike buck, 1 javelina, 1 exotic mammal and unlimited feral hogs. Center fire rifles only, and hunt will be by assigned blinds.
More Information and Workshop Availability
Call Todd Deere at (325) 234-7366 or the San Angelo State Park at (325) 949-8935.