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$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. Standby drawing will be held at 11:00 AM first day of the hunt period. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours at designated lakes during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
Bag Limit
One Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or One Buck; Bucks must have inside spread of 13" or greater (1) or at least 1 unbranched antler.
Unlimited Aoudad
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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: 965
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
$0.00 /adult
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Standby drawing will be held at 11:00 AM on first day of hunt period. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours at designated lakes during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2026 2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027
Bag Limit
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunt ends at noon on the last day. Legal shooting hours only, no night hunting.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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
 
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Retrieving dogs allowed during the hunt only. Temporary blinds may be erected; however, any man-made material must be removed prior to the end of the hunt. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours. No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: October 01, 2026 2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 08, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11:00 am, Nontoxic shot only.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 6
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: 1295
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
 
Standby drawing will be held at 11:00 AM first day of the hunt period. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours at designated lakes during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Aoudad
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Arrow gun
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Shotguns with Slugs or Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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: 3795
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 18%
 
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Standby drawing will be held at 11:00 AM on first day of hunt period. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours at designated lakes during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 09, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or One Buck; Bucks must have inside spread of 13" or greater (1) or at least 1 unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Compartment
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
 
$3.00 /adult
Standby drawing will be held at 11:00 AM first day of the hunt period. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours at designated lakes during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2026 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 06, 2027 – Apr 08, 2027
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Shotguns Turkey
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 6
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: 1518
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 50%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Standby drawing will be held at 11:00 AM on first day of hunt period. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours at designated lakes during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2026 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Dec 05, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Bag Limit
One Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Aoudad
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Shotguns with Slugs or Buckshot
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 24
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: 24
Success Rate: 34%