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Alligator
Download Alligator Brochure
$3.00 /adult
An Alligator Hide Tag ($126) is required for commercial sale.
Properly equipped permitted hunters should report to the WMA headquarters by 11:00 AM on the first day of their assigned hunt period (all participants must be present). Hunters must bring boats. Shotguns should be used to dispatch alligators secured to a bait line. A .410 caliber shotgun with light shot shell loads of #6 shot or slugs is adequate. Non-toxic shot is preferred on the WMA (read attached Hunt Brochure for details).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 01, 2024
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 16, 2024 –
Sep 20, 2024
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s); Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Hook and Line
Hunt Restrictions
Rifles and handguns are strictly prohibited as a means of dispatching alligators. Firearms may not be used to shoot at free swimming alligators.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Read attached Hunt Brochure to ensure all applicants have the necessary equipment to participate on this hunt. The lake ranges in depth from very shallow to 50+ feet. Dense stands of emergent dead trees or snags line the shore.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
5
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:
1917
Permits/Groups:
5
Success Rate:
70%
Archery Deer
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$3.00 /adult
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 27, 2024 –
Dec 30, 2024
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
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:
1472
Permits/Groups:
12
Success Rate:
31%
E-Postcard Feral Hog/Predator
Download E-Postcard Feral Hog/Predator Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2024
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 08, 2025 –
Feb 16, 2025
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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:
972
Permits/Groups:
6
Success Rate:
5%
E-Postcard Quail
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$0.00 /adult
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply.
Annual Public Hunting Permit required for standbys. Hunting will be limited to specific compartments as identified on orientation maps. Each group will be assigned a hunt compartment. All hunters must coordinate with hunt staff to participate in a mandatory orientation before hunting. Shooting hours are 30 min before sunrise to sunset. For more information read attached Hunt Brochure, contact the WMA Field Office at 361-274-3573, or visit the James Daughtrey WMA Facebook page.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 26, 2024 –
Oct 27, 2024
Bag Limit
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply to dates listed
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
Daily eOSR required (electronic on-site registration). 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.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available:
4
Fee per adult: $
0.00
Fee per youth: $
0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages:
1- 16
Adult minimum age:
17
Supervising adult minimum age:
18
Last Year
Applications:
752
Permits/Groups:
4
Success Rate:
Gun Deer - Either Sex
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 07, 2025 –
Jan 10, 2025
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
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:
2850
Permits/Groups:
10
Success Rate:
41%
Gun Deer - Management
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 25, 2024 –
Nov 27, 2024
Dec 03, 2024 –
Dec 05, 2024
Dec 10, 2024 –
Dec 12, 2024
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
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:
1562
Permits/Groups:
30
Success Rate:
49%
Javelina
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$3.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 04, 2025 –
Feb 06, 2025
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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:
780
Permits/Groups:
12
Success Rate:
22%
Spring Turkey
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$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 18, 2025 –
Mar 20, 2025
Mar 25, 2025 –
Mar 27, 2025
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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:
1369
Permits/Groups:
24
Success Rate:
37%
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 –
Nov 03, 2024
Nov 09, 2024 –
Nov 10, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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:
308
Permits/Groups:
20
Success Rate:
35%
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex
Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2024
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 17, 2024 –
Dec 19, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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:
319
Permits/Groups:
10
Success Rate:
67%
Youth Only Gun Deer - Management
Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Management 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 16, 2024 –
Nov 17, 2024
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
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:
638
Permits/Groups:
10
Success Rate:
Youth Only Javelina
Download Youth Only Javelina 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 01, 2025 –
Feb 02, 2025
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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:
710
Permits/Groups:
12
Success Rate:
18%
Youth Only Spring Turkey
Download Youth Only Spring Turkey Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2024
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 08, 2025 –
Mar 09, 2025
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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:
943
Permits/Groups:
12
Success Rate:
15%