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  3. Feral Hog
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  5. Gun Deer - Either Sex
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  7. Spring Turkey
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Archery Deer Download Hunt Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2019 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 14, 2019 – Oct 18, 2019
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.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 16
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: 458
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 6%
 
Archery Mule Deer Download Hunt Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Apply Now

Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2019 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 21, 2019 – Oct 25, 2019
Bag Limit
Two Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an outside main beam spread equal to or greater than 20 inches. Antlerless deer must be White-tailed Deer Only.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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
 
Feral Hog Download Hunt Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2019 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 03, 2020 – Feb 07, 2020
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 15
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: 390
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 6%
 
Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Download Hunt Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2019 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2019 – Dec 08, 2019
Dec 14, 2019 – Dec 18, 2019
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 30
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: 325
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 34%
 
Gun Deer - Either Sex Download Hunt Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2019 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2019 – Nov 08, 2019
Nov 11, 2019 – Nov 15, 2019
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.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 16
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: 1397
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 57%
 
Gun Mule Deer Download Hunt Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2019 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 09, 2019 – Dec 13, 2019
Bag Limit
Two Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an outside main beam spread equal to or greater than 20 inches. Antlerless deer must be White-tailed Deer Only.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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: 3286
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 33%
 
Spring Turkey Download Hunt Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Apply Now

Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2019 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 21, 2020 – Apr 23, 2020
Apr 28, 2020 – Apr 30, 2020
May 01, 2020 – May 03, 2020
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: 18
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: 469
Permits/Groups: 18
Success Rate: 21%
 
Youth Only Feral Hog Download Hunt Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2019 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 01, 2020 – Feb 02, 2020
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 162
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 17%
 
Youth Only Spring Turkey Download Hunt Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Apply Now

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2019 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 25, 2020 – Apr 26, 2020
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: 316
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: