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  1. Abilene SP
  2. Chaparral WMA
  3. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  4. Colorado Bend SP
  5. Copper Breaks SP
  6. Enchanted Rock SNA
  7. Fort Boggy SP
  8. Garner SP
  9. Gene Howe WMA
  10. Government Canyon SNA
  11. Gus Engeling WMA
  12. James Daughtrey WMA
  13. Lake Brownwood SP
  14. Lake Mineral Wells SP
  15. Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
  16. Matador WMA
  17. Muse WMA
  18. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  19. Palo Duro Canyon SP
  20. Potter County - Cross Bar Mgt. Area
  21. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
  22. Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
  23. 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 09, 2025 – Dec 11, 2025
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: 1149
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 37%
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 02, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
Dec 09, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025
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
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, 2025 – Dec 30, 2025
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: 1172
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate:
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, 2025 – Oct 23, 2025
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
Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed. Only drawn hunters, youth hunter supervisors, and those assisting hunters with mobility disabilities will be allowed in the
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; Vehicles with high clearance are recommended. Hunters are encouraged to bring pop-up blinds. Constructed blinds are available and may be used. Blinds are constructed with cattle panel wrapped around t-posts.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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
Copper Breaks SP Download Copper Breaks SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Drawn Hunters MUST report to the Park Headquarters for MANDATORY Orientation at 10:00 am the day before the hunt. Before leaving hunters need to check out at the designated checkout station
No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
ATV's, UTV's are not allowed, Hunter orange hat and vest is required at all times regardless of species hunted. No latecomers will be accepted.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 3
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
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. Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by department staff. Hunters will need to bring a fold-up chair. Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in the original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 14, 2025 – Oct 17, 2025
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 Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
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
Fort Boggy SP Download Fort Boggy SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters may bring portable blinds if they wish to walk them in. They will have designated drop off/pickup times for access to compartments. From there hunters must walk in. Use of vehicles or ATV's NOT allowed.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
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
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 20, 2025 – Dec 22, 2025
Dec 27, 2025 – Dec 29, 2025
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
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 the original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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: 2505
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 13%
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
Nov 03, 2025 – Nov 07, 2025
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: 596
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate:
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 18, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025
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: 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
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 27, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025
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: 861
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate: 12%
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, 2025 – Dec 30, 2025
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: 1665
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 17%
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 08, 2025 – Dec 10, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
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
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 11 a.m. on the final day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 08, 2025 – Dec 10, 2025
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 Restrictions
Antler restrictions are in place with a legal buck with at least one unbranched antler; OR an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.
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: 1431
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 67%
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
Dec 11, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Limit 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: 421
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 50%
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 20, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025
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: 1024
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 13%
Standby drawing will be held at 11 AM the first morning of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025
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: 785
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 33%
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 01, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
Bag Limit
Two 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: 540
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 19%
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 08, 2025 – Dec 10, 2025
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: 770
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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This remote, back country property requires hunters to be physically capable of wading through water and hiking long distances. The terrain is rugged, arid, and extreme with no public amenities. Access to the property through the river is difficult and at your own risk. Emergency/Support services are very limited. Hunters are responsible for all hunting aspects and should have an emergency plan. Expect OHV traffic and recreational shooting on the river, especially near the HWY. Difficult hunting with historically low hunter success rates. There are no permit fees for this area. Hunts administered by Bureau of Land Management personnel.
Hunts administered by Bureau of Land Management personnel. Hunters must be physically capable of wading through water and hiking long distances. No public amenities. Access to the property is through the river. Emergency/Support services are very limited.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 08, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025
Dec 13, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025
Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 22, 2025
Dec 23, 2025 – Dec 27, 2025
Dec 28, 2025 – Jan 01, 2026
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: $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: 623
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
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.
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
Applicants: 634
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 6%
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 29, 2025 – Oct 03, 2025
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: 20
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: 875
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 25%
Roger Fawcett WMA Download Roger Fawcett WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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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.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 13, 2025 – Oct 17, 2025
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: 787
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 31%