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Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. Exotic mammals are in very low numbers in hunt area and are rarely seen. Hunt orientation will take place on first day of hunt at 11am.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; (inside main beam width must be 13 inches or more)
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; may exist in very limited numbers- rarely seen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Bring your own pop-up or tripod blind, existing blinds are set for rifle hunts. Vehicles with high ground clearance recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 943
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 18%
 
Gun Deer - Either Sex Download Gun Deer - Either Sex Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotic mammals are in very low numbers in hunt area and are rarely seen. Hunt orientation will take place at 11am on the first day of the hunt.
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 03, 2026
Jan 05, 2027 – Jan 07, 2027
Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; (inside main beam width must be 13 inches or more)
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; may exist in very limited numbers- rarely seen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in its original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Compartments have fiberglass or permanent blinds. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds (pop-ups or tripods) and a chair. Vehicles with high ground clearance strongly recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 24
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: 1995
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 51%
 
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$0.00 /adult
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Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Exotic mammals are in very low numbers in hunt area and are rarely seen. Hunt orientation will take place at 6pm on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2026 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; (inside main beam width must be 13 inches or more)
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; may exist in very limited numbers- rarely seen
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 ; Compartments have fiberglass or permanent blinds. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds (pop-ups or tri-pods) and a chair. Vehicles with high ground clearance strongly recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 7
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: 80
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 25%