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  1. Archery Deer
  2. Exotic
  3. Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
  4. Youth Only Gun Deer - Management
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. Hunt area is located in Palo Duro Canyon State Park proper. Archery Endorsement required.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 08, 2025 – Dec 10, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
One Turkey; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Traditional bow, compound bows, crossbows. Baiting allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 2
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: 770
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
 
***Handheld GPS Device Required*** Hunters must hunt in pairs for safety, therefore the draw minimum is to two. Due to remoteness of compartments and rugged terrain, hunters will be allowed to camp in their assigned compartments. PRIOR APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED FROM HUNT MANAGER/SITE DIRECTOR.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 10, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025
Dec 13, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Dec 18, 2025
Bag Limit
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles Exotic Mammals
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Extremely physically demanding hunt. Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container.
Baiting
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: 4000
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 42%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Hunt occurs in main portion of Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Guided Hunt- must contact hunt manager when selected for further instruction and information. On site accommodations available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Dec 13, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only; Management Mature Antlerless White-Tail
One Turkey; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Shotguns Turkey
Hunt Restrictions
Center Fire Rifles, Muzzleloader for WTD, Shotgun only for Turkey.
Hunt Method
Guided
Baiting
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: 209
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Management Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Management Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Management Hunt at Canon Cita property of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 06, 2025
Dec 07, 2025 – Dec 08, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
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: 348
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 75%