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$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt at the BLB check station. Standbys need to be signed in at the check station by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2026 2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 02, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Nov 06, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Travel into the hunting unit will be by foot-traffic, ATV, and UTV only. Width of ATVs and UTVs must not exceed 68". Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position. Legal archery equipment only.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 60
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1001
Permits/Groups: 45
Success Rate: 23%
 
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt at the BLB check station. Standbys need to be signed in at the check station by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2026 2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Travel into the hunting unit will be by foot-traffic, ATV, and UTV only. Width of ATVs and UTVs must not exceed 68". Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1239
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 57%
 
$0.00 /adult
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt at the BLB check station. Standbys need to be signed in at the check station by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2026 2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 26, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027
Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Travel into the hunting unit will be by foot-traffic, ATV, and UTV only. Width of ATVs and UTVs must not exceed 68". Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 50
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 742
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate:
 
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt at the BLB check station. Standbys need to be signed in at the check station by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2026 2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 05, 2027 – Feb 25, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel
Daily Rabbits/Hares
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Airguns
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Travel into the hunting unit will be by foot-traffic, ATV, and UTV only. Width of ATVs and UTVs must not exceed 68". Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 30
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: 387
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate:
 
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Mandatory orientation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt at the BLB check station. Standbys need to be signed in at the check station by 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2026 2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 01, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Travel into the hunting unit will be by foot-traffic, ATV, and UTV only. Width of ATVs and UTVs must not exceed 68". Hunters that do not arrive by the 9:00 a.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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: 242
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 36%