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  6. Gun Deer - Either Sex
  7. Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
  8. Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex

Archery Deer DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Oct 30, 2018 – Nov 03, 2018
BAG LIMIT
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
BAITING
Allowed
PERMITS
Available: 60
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: 411
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate: 16%
 
E-Postcard Feral Hog DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

All adult hunters must possess a current 2018-19 Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Fifty hunters will be selected for each hunt period. Bag limit: Unlimited feral hogs. Baiting is allowed and hunters may bring portable blinds. Standby positions MAY be available. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 12:00 p.m. the first day of the hunt. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Camping is allowed in designated campgrounds.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 2018-2019 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
May 03, 2019 – May 05, 2019
May 10, 2019 – May 12, 2019
May 17, 2019 – May 19, 2019
May 24, 2019 – May 26, 2019
BAG LIMIT
Unlimited Feral Hogs
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
Night hunting is prohibited. Hunting with dogs is prohibited. Hunter orange is required. No latecomers will be accepted. Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
BAITING
Allowed
PERMITS
Available: 200
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: 1184
Permits/Groups: 200
Success Rate:
 
E-Postcard Furbearer/Predator DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

All adult hunters must possess a current 2018-19 Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Four groups of up to four hunters will be selected. Bag Limit: Unlimited predators and furbearers. Night hunting is allowed. Any legal means. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 12:00 p.m. the first day of the hunt. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Camping is allowed in designated campgrounds. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 2018-2019 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Feb 21, 2019 – Feb 24, 2019
BAG LIMIT
Unlimited Predators
Unlimited Furbearers
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
No latecomers will be accepted . Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made.
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: 905
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
 
E-Postcard Waterfowl DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

All adult hunters must possess a current 2018-19 Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Eight groups of up to four hunters for each hunt period will be selected. Bag Limit: Daily limit for the North Duck Zone and Eastern Goose Zone. Hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt period. Hunt locations will be determined at the Friday orientation and hunters will be allowed to hunt the following Saturday and Sunday mornings until noon. Camping is allowed in designated campgrounds.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 01, 2018 2018-2019 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Jan 04, 2019 – Jan 06, 2019
Jan 11, 2019 – Jan 13, 2019
Jan 18, 2019 – Jan 20, 2019
Jan 25, 2019 – Jan 27, 2019
BAG LIMIT
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
Use of ATVs or ORVs is prohibited. Shotguns with non-toxic shot only. Hunting hours end at noon each day. No latecomers will be accepted. Hunters that do not arrive by the 3:00 pm mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt.
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
BAITING
Not allowed
GROUPS
Available: 12
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: 1273
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 60%
 
Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 27, 2018 – Nov 29, 2018
Dec 12, 2018 – Dec 14, 2018
Jan 08, 2019 – Jan 10, 2019
BAG LIMIT
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
Hunter orange required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
BAITING
Allowed
PERMITS
Available: 105
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: 311
Permits/Groups: 105
Success Rate: 18%
 
Gun Deer - Either Sex DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 13, 2018 – Nov 17, 2018
BAG LIMIT
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
Hunter orange required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
BAITING
Allowed
PERMITS
Available: 35
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: 609
Permits/Groups: 35
Success Rate: 21%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2018 2 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Oct 27, 2018 – Oct 28, 2018
BAG LIMIT
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
Hunter orange required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
BAITING
Allowed
PERMITS
Available: 50
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: 239
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate: 7%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 2 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 10, 2018 – Nov 11, 2018
BAG LIMIT
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
Hunter orange required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
BAITING
Allowed
PERMITS
Available: 40
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: 40
Success Rate: 14%