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  1. Abilene SP
  2. Chaparral WMA
  3. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  4. Colorado Bend SP
  5. Enchanted Rock SNA
  6. Fort Boggy SP
  7. Garner SP
  8. Gene Howe WMA
  9. Government Canyon SNA
  10. Gus Engeling WMA
  11. James Daughtrey WMA
  12. Lake Brownwood SP
  13. Lake Mineral Wells SP
  14. Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
  15. Matador WMA
  16. Muse WMA
  17. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  18. Palo Duro Canyon SP
  19. Potter County - Cross Bar Mgt. Area
  20. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
  21. Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
  22. Roger Fawcett WMA
Hunting compartments will be in the 250 acres surrounding the park campsites.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 10, 2024 – Dec 12, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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
Applicants: 885
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 67%
Chaparral WMA Download Chaparral WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 03, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
Dec 10, 2024 – Dec 13, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Limit 1 buck. Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Only permitted individuals may attend.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are strongly encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
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
Applicants: 2820
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate:
Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Download Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standby applicants must be at the Daughtrey WMA check station before 11:00 am on first day of hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA archery hunt dates (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA check station).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 30, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches (limit 1).
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment; No blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 3
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
Applicants: 1168
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 25%
Colorado Bend SP Download Colorado Bend SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotic species are present. However, there is no guarantee that they will appear in every blind location.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 21, 2024 – Oct 25, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Only processed feeds, such as horse and mule sweet feed, may be used as bait. Corn will not be permitted. Only drawn hunters, youth hunter supervisors, and those assisting hunters with mobility disabilities will be allowed in the park during hunts.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters are encouraged to bring pop-up blinds to place next to provided assigned blinds. Assigned blinds are constructed from cattle panel and t-posts with natural brush coverage which may be difficult to archery hunt from.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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
Enchanted Rock SNA Download Enchanted Rock SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Standby hunters should report to park before 9:00 am on the first day of scheduled hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 15, 2024 – Oct 18, 2024
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by department staff. Hunters will need to bring a fold-up chair.
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
Applicants: 2191
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 13%
Fort Boggy SP Download Fort Boggy SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters may bring portable blinds. Use of ATVs allowed.
No standbys available.
1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 11, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or Spike Buck and One Buck; One buck must have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters may bring portable blinds. Use of ATVs allowed.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 5
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
Applicants: 355
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate:
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 07, 2024 – Dec 10, 2024
Dec 18, 2024 – Dec 21, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 16, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment Exotic Mammals
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed.
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
Applicants: 2811
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate:
Gene Howe WMA Download Gene Howe WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. Hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 21, 2024 – Oct 25, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 3
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
Applicants: 660
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 40%
Government Canyon SNA Download Government Canyon SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotic mammals are in very low numbers in hunt area and are rarely seen. Hunt orientation will take place on first day of hunt at 11am.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 19, 2024 – Nov 21, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; (inside main beam width must be 13 inches or more)
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; may exist in very limited numbers- rarely seen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment; Bring your own pop-up or tripod blind, existing blinds are set for rifle hunts. Vehicles with high ground clearance recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
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
Applicants: 1022
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate:
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 14, 2024 – Oct 18, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 50
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
Applicants: 889
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate: 4%
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 30, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches (limit 1).
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
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
Last Year
Applicants: 1472
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 31%
Lake Brownwood SP Download Lake Brownwood SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunting is by assigned blind. Blind, chair, and feeder are provided by park. Orientation and check-in will take place at the park headquarters at 12 pm on first day of hunt. Campsites and lodging will be available at that time. Regular park camping and lodging fees will apply.
No standbys available.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 09, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Limit one forked antlered buck with 13 inch or greater inside spread
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
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
Applicants: 1031
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 2%
Lake Mineral Wells SP Download Lake Mineral Wells SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Check in will be at 10 a.m. at park headquarters. Drawn Hunters must be checked in by 10:30 a.m. Hunters will draw for their compartment. Only one hunter will be allowed in each compartment. You may not hunt anywhere outside of your compartment. Hunts will end on 6 p.m. on the final day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 09, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antler restrictions are in place with a legal buck with at least one unbranched antler; OR an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; Each hunter should bring a flashlight, drinking water and foul weather gear.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 7
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
Applicants: 1466
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 100%
Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Download Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standby will be drawn at 11:00am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 11, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or One Buck; Bucks must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
One Javelina; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
No harvesting of Bobcat, Coyote, or Nilgai.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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
Applicants: 479
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate:
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 14, 2024 – Oct 18, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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
Applicants: 1023
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate:
Standby drawing will be held at 10:30 AM the first morning of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 09, 2024 – Oct 13, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or Spike Buck and One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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
Applicants: 544
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 57%
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters must attend an 11:00 a.m. mandatory orientation at the Nannie Stringfellow WMA headquarters on the first day of the hunt period. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. For more information call 979/798-8746.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 02, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One Spike Buck.; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs and ORVs highly recommended. Hunters may bring portable blinds (limit 2 per hunter).
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
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
Applicants: 541
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 16%
Palo Duro Canyon SP Download Palo Duro Canyon SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunt area is located in Palo Duro Canyon State Park proper. Archery Endorsement required.
No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 09, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
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
Applicants: 869
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
Potter County - Cross Bar Mgt. Area Download Potter County - Cross Bar Mgt. Area Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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There are no permit fees for this area. Hunts administered by Bureau of Land Management personnel.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 02, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
Dec 07, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
Dec 12, 2024 – Dec 16, 2024
Dec 17, 2024 – Dec 21, 2024
Dec 22, 2024 – Dec 26, 2024
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
Jan 01, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 35
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
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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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.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 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
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
Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Camping is allowed only in the Trinity 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.
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 inside spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATV/ORV use is recommended.
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
Applicants: 1189
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate: 18%
Roger Fawcett WMA Download Roger Fawcett WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standby drawing will be held at 10:30 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.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 14, 2024 – Oct 18, 2024
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
Applicants: 1044
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 8%