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Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. Hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 03, 2025 – Nov 07, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 3
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: 596
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate:
 
The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 6
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: 359
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 25%
 
$3.00 /adult
The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 6
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: 404
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 80%
 
$3.00 /adult
The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 1135
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 73%
 
$3.00 /adult
The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 PM on the first day of the hunt at the GHWMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: October 01, 2025 1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 22, 2025 – Nov 26, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Buck Only; Mule deer buck must have an outside main beam spread equal to or greater than 20 inches. White-tailed buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 16 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Guided ; Designed as a mule deer hunt. If unsuccessful in locating a mature mule deer buck, then a mature white-tailed deer buck can be taken instead.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 1
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: 2321
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%
 
$3.00 /adult
The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 14, 2026 – Apr 16, 2026
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler or Bearded Hen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 3
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: 797
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 60%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 10:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through the evening on the last day.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Guided
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 2
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
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 10:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through the evening on the last day.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2025 – Nov 09, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Guided
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 1
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: 58
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 11, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler or Bearded Hen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot Turkey
Hunt Method
Guided
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 1
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