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Archery Deer DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. Hunt welcome and in-brief will occur at 11:00 AM on the first day at the WMA headquarters building and 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 Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 3 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 05, 2018 – Nov 09, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler. Limits may be one buck and one doe or two does.
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: 301
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 25%
 
Gun Deer - Either Sex DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the area 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 Expired: September 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 12, 2018 – Nov 16, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler. Limits are one buck and one doe or two does.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
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: 527
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 75%
 
Spring Turkey DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Apr 12, 2019 – Apr 14, 2019
Apr 19, 2019 – Apr 21, 2019
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: 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: 236
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 33%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Hunt welcome and in-brief will be at 10:00 AM on the first day at the area headquarters building. Hunt will begin at 10:00 AM on the first day and continue through end of legal shooting light on the last day.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 2 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 10, 2018 – Nov 11, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler. Limits are one buck and one doe or two does.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
HUNT METHOD
Compartment
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
LAST YEAR
Applications: 139
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
 
Youth Only Spring Turkey DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. In-brief and welcome meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on 05APR19. The hunt will begin at legal shooting light on the 7th and continue through the end of legal shooting light on the 8th.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 2 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Apr 06, 2019 – Apr 07, 2019
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: 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: 201
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: