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  2. E-Postcard Feral Hog
  3. E-Postcard Teal
  4. E-Postcard Waterfowl
  5. E-Postcard Youth/Adult Waterfowl
  6. Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
  7. Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. Camping is allowed only in the Frentress Unit campsite. The campground does not have water or electricity. Restroom facilities and drinking water are available at the check station.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 29, 2025 – Oct 03, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
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: 634
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 6%
 
E-Postcard Feral Hog Download E-Postcard Feral Hog Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 10:00 a.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made. Camping is allowed only in the Carl Frentress Unit campsite. The campsite does not have water or electricity.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 27, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required. Daylight hunting hours only. Use of dogs is prohibited. Trapping is prohibited. ATV and ORV use is strictly prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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: 1070
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 27%
 
E-Postcard Teal Download E-Postcard Teal Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Hunters should arrive at the RCWMA check station by 2:30 p.m. on the 1st day of the hunt to sign in. Mandatory orientation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Hunters must contact the WMA as soon as possible if they are unable to attend their accepted hunt. Hunters arriving late will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made. No additions or substitutions will be permitted to hunt groups after application.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 19, 2025 – Sep 23, 2025
Sep 24, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
The use or possession of exotic or invasive plant materials such as giant cane or bamboo for building blinds or any other use is not permitted on the WMA. Motorized vessels are not permitted.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 10
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: 1331
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 100%
 
E-Postcard Waterfowl Download E-Postcard Waterfowl Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Only drawn hunt group members will be allowed to hunt. No hunt group members can be added or substituted after application. All hunt group members must attend a mandatory orientation at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt period. No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Waterfowl Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 3:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made. Hunt locations will be assigned at the orientation and hunters will be allowed to hunt the Saturday and Sunday mornings following the orientation. Hunt compartments vary in size and are flooded with water depths ranging from 6"-18". Temporary blinds may be erected; however, any man-made material must be removed prior to the end of the hunt. The area exists almost entirely within the Trinity River floodplain and is subject to prolonged periods of extensive flooding that may require cancellation of hunts on short notice.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: October 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2025 – Nov 09, 2025
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limit for North Zone Duck apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11 am. No motorized vessels allowed. The use or possession of exotic or invasive plant materials such as giant cane or bamboo for building blinds or any other use is not permitted on the WMA.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 100
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: 2507
Permits/Groups: 100
Success Rate: 100%
 
E-Postcard Youth/Adult Waterfowl Download E-Postcard Youth/Adult Waterfowl Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
Group must include at least 1 youth (under 17 years old). All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Only drawn hunt group members will be allowed to hunt. No hunt group members can be added or substituted after application. All hunt group members must attend a mandatory orientation at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt period. No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Waterfowl Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 3:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made. Hunt locations will be assigned at the orientation and hunters will be allowed to hunt the Saturday morning following the orientation. Hunt compartments vary in size and are flooded with water depths ranging from 6"-18". Temporary blinds may be erected; however, any man-made material must be removed prior to the end of the hunt. The area exists almost entirely within the Trinity River floodplain and is subject to prolonged periods of extensive flooding that may require cancellation of hunts on short notice.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: November 01, 2025 2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 19, 2025 – Dec 21, 2025
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl North Zone Daily Bag Limits Apply
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at 11 am. No motorized vessels allowed. The use or possession of exotic or invasive plant materials such as giant cane or bamboo for building blinds or any other use is not permitted on the WMA.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 20
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: 890
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 100%
 
Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Download Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Camping is allowed only in the Carl Frentress Unit campsite. The campsite does not have water or electricity; however, restroom facilities and drinking water are available at the check station.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 14, 2025 – Oct 16, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter Orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
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: 590
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 90%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Apply Now
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Camping is allowed only in the Frentress Unit campsite. The campsite does not have water or electricity; however, restroom facilities and drinking water are available at the check station.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2025 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; ATV or ORV use is permitted and recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 15
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: 114
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 22%