An Alligator Hide Tag ($126) is required for commercial sale. Please contact WMA to see if any stand-by positions will be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 01, 2024 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 10, 2024 – Sep 12, 2024
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s)
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Gig or Pole Snare
Hook and Line
Hunt Restrictions
Rifles and handguns are prohibited as a means of dispatching alligators. Firearms may not be used to shoot at free swimming alligators. NO fishing is allowed during the alligator hunt.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; Hunters are STRONGLY encouraged to bring boats. Shotguns must be used to dispatch alligators secured to line.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
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: 1627
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 58%
 
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$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. This hunt will take place on the San Antonio River Unit (Unit 760) of the Guadalupe Delta WMA. Hunters must attend a noon mandatory orientation at the Guadalupe Delta WMA headquarters on the Friday of each hunt period. Hunters may camp on the area however there are no facilities available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024 2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
Jan 10, 2025 – Jan 12, 2025
Jan 17, 2025 – Jan 19, 2025
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares; Either Sex
Unlimited Squirrel; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Daily Dove Either Sex; May be taken provided these dates fall within the established dove season for Refugio and Victoria Counties.
Daily Waterfowl Either Sex; Daily waterfowl bag and possession limits for South Zone Ducks and Eastern Zone Geese apply.
Daily Other Migratory Game Birds Either Sex; Coot, rail, snipe and gallinlue having an open season during these hunt dates may be taken.
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Handguns
Rimfire
Hunt Restrictions
Legal daylight shooting hours only (no night hunting). Hunter orange is required while hunting feral hogs, squirrel, rabbits and hares. Baiting is allowed for feral hogs. Fishing is allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Compartment area is subject to prolonged and extensive flooding. Area does not have all weather access roads. UTV/ATV STRONGLY recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 4
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: 880
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 60%
 
Please contact WMA to see if any stand-by positions will be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2024 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 04, 2025 – Feb 06, 2025
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Handguns
Hunt Restrictions
No handguns allowed.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind ; ATVs and UTVs are allowed and 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: 647
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 100%