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  3. Feral Hog
  4. Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
  5. Gun Deer - Either Sex
  6. Gun Mule Deer
  7. Spring Turkey
  8. Youth Only Feral Hog
  9. Youth Only Spring Turkey

Archery Deer DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Oct 15, 2018 – Oct 19, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips.
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: 384
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate:
 
Archery Mule Deer DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Oct 22, 2018 – Oct 26, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips. 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
LAST YEAR
Applications: 1410
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate:
 
Feral Hog 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
Feb 01, 2019 – Feb 05, 2019
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: 421
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 33%
 
Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Dec 05, 2018 – Dec 09, 2018
Dec 15, 2018 – Dec 19, 2018
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: 367
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 47%
 
Gun Deer - Either Sex DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2018 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 05, 2018 – Nov 09, 2018
Nov 12, 2018 – Nov 16, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips.
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: 1394
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 38%
 
Gun Mule Deer 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
Dec 10, 2018 – Dec 14, 2018
BAG LIMIT
One Mule Deer; Buck Only; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips.
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: 4605
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 18%
 
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 16, 2019 – Apr 18, 2019
Apr 23, 2019 – Apr 25, 2019
May 03, 2019 – May 05, 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: 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: 634
Permits/Groups: 18
Success Rate: 24%
 
Youth Only Feral Hog DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 2 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Feb 09, 2019 – Feb 10, 2019
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: 184
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 17%
 
Youth Only Spring Turkey DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 2 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Apr 27, 2019 – Apr 28, 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: 286
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: