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E-Postcard Archery Deer
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$ 0.00 /adult
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply.
Hunters arriving late to the mandatory 11:00 a.m. orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2022
2022 - 2023 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 30, 2022 –
Oct 09, 2022
Oct 14, 2022 –
Oct 23, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Archery equipment only. ATV and ORV use NOT permitted.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
30
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:
787
Permits/Groups:
45
Success Rate:
10%
E-Postcard Feral Hog
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$ 0.00 /adult
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 12:00 p.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; however, restroom facilities are available at the check station.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: November 01, 2022
2022 - 2023 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 03, 2023 –
Mar 12, 2023
Mar 17, 2023 –
Mar 26, 2023
Mar 31, 2023 –
Apr 09, 2023
Apr 14, 2023 –
Apr 23, 2023
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
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:
40
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
E-Postcard Teal
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$ 0.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2022
2022 - 2023 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 09, 2022 –
Sep 13, 2022
Sep 16, 2022 –
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 23, 2022 –
Sep 25, 2022
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
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:
15
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:
1156
Permits/Groups:
18
Success Rate:
100%
E-Postcard Waterfowl
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$ 0.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: October 01, 2022
2022 - 2023 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 11, 2022 –
Nov 13, 2022
Nov 18, 2022 –
Nov 20, 2022
Dec 02, 2022 –
Dec 04, 2022
Dec 09, 2022 –
Dec 11, 2022
Dec 16, 2022 –
Dec 18, 2022
Jan 06, 2023 –
Jan 08, 2023
Jan 13, 2023 –
Jan 15, 2023
Jan 20, 2023 –
Jan 22, 2023
Jan 27, 2023 –
Jan 29, 2023
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limit for North Zone Duck apply.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at noon. 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:
180
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:
1940
Permits/Groups:
180
Success Rate:
100%
E-Postcard Youth/Adult Waterfowl
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$ 0.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: November 01, 2022
2022 - 2023 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 30, 2022 –
Jan 01, 2023
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl North Zone Daily Bag Limits Apply
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Shooting hours end at noon. 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:
513
Permits/Groups:
20
Success Rate:
94%
Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
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$ 3.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2022
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 15, 2022 –
Nov 17, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
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
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex
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$ 0.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2022
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 29, 2022 –
Oct 30, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; ATV or ORV use is permitted and recommended.
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:
86
Permits/Groups:
10
Success Rate:
56%