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Archery Deer
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$ 3.00 /adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 30, 2024 –
Oct 04, 2024
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
ATV/OHV use is prohibited
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
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 12:00 p.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, 2024
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 11, 2024 –
Oct 20, 2024
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
ATV and ORV use NOT permitted.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
15
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:
1055
Permits/Groups:
30
Success Rate:
26%
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 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: November 01, 2024
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 07, 2025 –
Mar 30, 2025
Apr 04, 2025 –
Apr 27, 2025
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:
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:
846
Permits/Groups:
60
Success Rate:
63%
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, 2024
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 13, 2024 –
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 20, 2024 –
Sep 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024 –
Sep 29, 2024
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:
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:
1273
Permits/Groups:
10
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, 2024
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2024 –
Nov 10, 2024
Nov 22, 2024 –
Nov 24, 2024
Dec 06, 2024 –
Dec 08, 2024
Jan 10, 2025 –
Jan 12, 2025
Jan 24, 2025 –
Jan 26, 2025
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:
2451
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, 2024
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 20, 2024 –
Dec 22, 2024
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:
629
Permits/Groups:
20
Success Rate:
100%
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, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 12, 2024 –
Nov 14, 2024
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
Last Year
Applications:
420
Permits/Groups:
10
Success Rate:
56%
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, 2024
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 26, 2024 –
Oct 27, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal buck 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:
114
Permits/Groups:
10
Success Rate:
33%