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Archery Deer
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$ 3.00 /adult
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2026
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2026 –
Dec 04, 2026
Dec 08, 2026 –
Dec 11, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Limit 1 buck. Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Only permitted individuals may attend.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are strongly encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
30
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:
2980
Permits/Groups:
30
Success Rate:
28%
E-Postcard Multi-Species
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$0.00 /adult
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply.
Standby applicants must possess the APH permit to enter the standby drawing. Each group will be assigned a hunt compartment. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 11:00 am on the first day of the hunt period (Saturday). For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 830-676-3413 or visit the Chaparral WMA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ChaparralWMA.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2027 –
Jan 11, 2027
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only; Limit One Antlerless
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Rimfire
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting is allowed for deer, javelina, and hogs. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and a stool/chair for youth hunters in blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available:
3
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:
1463
Permits/Groups:
3
Success Rate:
69%
Gun Deer - Either Sex
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$3.00 /adult
Hunters must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 14, 2026 –
Dec 18, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; One buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or bucks must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only permitted individuals may attend.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some permanent blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
20
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:
6285
Permits/Groups:
20
Success Rate:
71%
Javelina
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$ 3.00 /adult
Hunters must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2026
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 29, 2027 –
Jan 31, 2027
Feb 05, 2027 –
Feb 07, 2027
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
30
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:
1231
Permits/Groups:
30
Success Rate:
63%
Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
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$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Stand-by hunters report to Chaparral WMA before 10:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. Hunt period goes until end of legal shooting hours on the last day (Sunday). For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 830-676-3413 or visit the Chaparral WMA Facebook page.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 14, 2026 –
Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 –
Nov 22, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, shooting sticks, and a chair/stool for youth in blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
30
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:
438
Permits/Groups:
30
Success Rate:
61%
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex
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$ 0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Hunt goes until end of legal shooting time on the last day of the hunt period. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2026
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 27, 2026 –
Dec 30, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Limit 1 buck. Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches or must have at least one unbranched antler.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
No standby positions are available. Only youth are permitted to harvest. Only permitted individuals may attend.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, shooting sticks, and a stool/chair for youth in blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
15
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:
827
Permits/Groups:
15
Success Rate:
46%
Youth Only Javelina
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$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Hunt goes until end of legal shooting hours on the last day of the hunt period. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 23, 2027 –
Jan 24, 2027
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and a chair/stool for youth hunters in blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
15
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:
705
Permits/Groups:
15
Success Rate:
55%