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  1. Exotic
  2. Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
  3. Youth Only Exotic
  4. Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 05, 2027 – Feb 07, 2027
Bag Limit
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger Exotic Mammals
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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: 6241
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
 
Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Download Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Spike Buck; Two Antlerless, One Spike
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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: 1920
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
 
Youth Only Exotic Download Youth Only Exotic Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2026 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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: 2449
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 75%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Apply Now
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2026 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger Exotic Mammals
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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: 255
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 100%