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Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 27, 2025 – Dec 30, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches (limit 1).
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
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: 1665
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 17%
 
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. An Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) is required for Standby entries to enter drawing. Hunting will be limited to specific compartments as identified on orientation maps. Some adjacent areas accessible only by boat or significant hiking by foot; not all hunt units have vehicle access; hunters should take this into consideration before applying for this hunt. ATVs and ORVs are prohibited. Hunters must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 11:00 AM at the James E. Daughtrey check station on the first day of the hunt. For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 361-274-3573 or visit the Daughtrey WMA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DaughtreyWMA.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 22, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Muzzleloaders or Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunt ends at noon on the last day. Legal shooting hours only, no night hunting. Note methods restrictions; no centerfire rifles or pistols allowed. Daily Electronic On-Site Registration (eOSR) is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 6
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: 1021
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 30%
 
$3.00 /adult
All hunters must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2026 – Jan 09, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches (limit 1).
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
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: 2599
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 22%
 
$3.00 /adult
All hunters must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 24, 2025 – Nov 26, 2025
Dec 02, 2025 – Dec 04, 2025
Dec 09, 2025 – Dec 11, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless; Buck(s) must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
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: 1616
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 57%
 
All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 10, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 12
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: 548
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 28%
 
$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 24, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Mar 31, 2026 – Apr 02, 2026
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
No baiting allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Not 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: 1729
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 40%
 
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. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 01, 2025 – Nov 02, 2025
Nov 08, 2025 – Nov 09, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only youth are permitted to harvest animals during hunt period.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some permanent stands are available. Hunters may bring portable blinds, chairs, and shooting sticks for youth-hunter use.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
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: 281
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 56%
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 16, 2025 – Dec 18, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only youth are permitted to harvest animals during hunt period.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some permanent stands are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, chairs, and shooting sticks for youth-hunter use.
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: 280
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 83%
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches, or must have at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only youth are permitted to harvest animals during hunt period.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, shooting sticks, and chairs.
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: 490
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 38%
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 07, 2026 – Feb 08, 2026
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Restrictions
Only youth are permitted to harvest.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring shooting sticks, portable blinds, and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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: 561
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 33%
 
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 14, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
No baiting allowed. Only youth are permitted to harvest animals during hunt period.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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: 819
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: