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$3.00 /adult
Hunters should bring their own blinds. Exotics are present. However, there is no guarantee that they will appear in every assigned blind location.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 03, 2027 – Jan 05, 2027
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Red Deer
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds since blinds are not provided within compartments.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 16
Fee per adult: $ 80.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1757
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 45%
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Exotic species are present. However, there is no guarantee that they will appear in every blind location.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2026 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 01, 2027 – Jan 03, 2027
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Bucks must follow antler restrictions for Bastrop County. Limit of 1 buck greater than 13 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Vehicles with high clearance are recommended. Hunters are encouraged to bring pop-up blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 16
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: 272
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 44%