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$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Before hunting drawn hunters must attend the one and only mandatory hunter orientation at Alazan Bayou WMA headquarters at 3:00 pm on the first day of the hunt period. After orientation you will be taken to your hunt area to familiarize yourself and set decoys. Hunting will occur on the 2nd and 3rd days of your hunt period. NOTE: No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Waterfowl Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 3:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Follow daily bag limit for the north zone waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Nontoxic shot only
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 4
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1387
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 55%
 
$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2025 – Nov 12, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $ 130.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 672
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 42%
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 22, 2025 – Nov 24, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have inside spread greater than or equal to 13" or at least 1 unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 50
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 27%