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$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Standby hunters should report to park before 9:00 am on the first day of scheduled hunt. Depending on blind location, hunters will be taken to and from blinds or will be shown blinds by department staff. Hunters will need to bring a fold-up chair.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in the original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
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: 1996
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 25%
 
$3.00 /adult
Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Permitted hunter should report to the park by 10:00 am on the first day of the assigned hunt period. Standby hunters should report to the park by 9:00 am on the first day of the desired hunt period for the selection process.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026
Jan 26, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
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
Assigned Blind or Compartment ; Depending on blind location, hunters will be taken to and from blinds or shown blinds by Department staff. Hunters will need to bring a shooting stick and fold-up chair.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 50
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: 2196
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 50%
 
$3.00 /adult
Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Permitted hunter should report to the park by 10:00 am on the first day of the assigned hunt period. Standby hunters should report to the park by 9:00 am on the first day of the desired hunt period for the selection process.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 03, 2026 – Nov 06, 2026
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler
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
Assigned Blind or Compartment ; Depending on blind location, hunters will be taken to and from blinds or shown blinds by Department staff. Hunters will need to bring a shooting stick and fold-up chair.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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: 3824
Permits/Groups: 41
Success Rate: 69%
 
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Permitted hunter should report to the park by 11:00 am on the first day of the assigned hunt period.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2026 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler
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
Assigned Blind or Compartment ; Depending on blind location, hunters will be taken to and from blinds or shown blinds by Department staff. Hunters will need to bring a shooting stick and fold-up chair.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
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: 373
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 50%