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$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt to occur in compartments around Lake Abilene. Compartments 20-40 acres with feeders in each compartment.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 03, 2026
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: $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: 761
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 10%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026
Dec 08, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
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: 2980
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 28%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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). Partial closure. Hunting will be limited to specific areas as identified on orientation maps.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 15, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
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: 1067
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Exotic species are present. However, there is no guarantee that they will appear in every blind location.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
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
Last Year
Applicants: 2133
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 83%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Drawn Hunters MUST report to the Park Headquarters for MANDATORY Orientation at 10:00 am the day of the hunt. Before leaving hunters need to check out at the designated checkout station
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
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
Last Year
Applicants: 416
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Standby hunters should report to park before 9:00 am on the first day of scheduled hunt. Depending on blind location, hunters will be taken to and from blinds or will be shown blinds by department staff. Hunters will need to bring a fold-up chair.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
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 the original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or 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
Last Year
Applicants: 1996
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 25%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
This hunt will be Assigned Blinds. Hunters may bring portable blinds if they wish but they must stay within sight of the assigned blind. They will have designated drop off/pickup times for access to blinds. Applicants who have been selected by public drawing should report to the Hunter Check Station by 9:30 a.m. on the first day of their hunt period. Orientation begins at 10 am Monday. All hunters are required to attend orientation before the hunt begins. Hunters must contact the park as soon as possible if they are unable to attend their accepted hunt or not able to arrive on the first day for orientation. Information emailed to pre-paid hunters a week before the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; One buck must have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Use of vehicles or ATV is NOT allowed. No pneumatic bolt firing devices.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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
Last Year
Applicants: 300
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 05, 2027 – Jan 07, 2027
Jan 02, 2027 – Jan 04, 2027
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: 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: 2374
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 14%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
The hunt orientation will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. Standby draw will occur at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
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: 490
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 25%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026
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: 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: 943
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 18%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
The hunt orientation will be conducted at 12:00 PM on the first day of the hunt at the Gus Engeling WMA Hunter Check Station. Standbys must be signed in at the check station before 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
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: 894
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate: 13%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 15, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
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: 1409
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunting is by assigned blind. Blind, chair, and feeder are provided by park. No UTVs/ATVs allowed. No dogs allowed. 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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 07, 2026 – Dec 09, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
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: 717
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 60%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 07, 2026 – Dec 09, 2026
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: 1178
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 33%
Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Download Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Nilgai numbers are limited. Standby will be drawn at 11:00am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026
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
Unlimited Nilgai Antelope; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
No harvesting of bobcat, or coyote.
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: 517
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 25%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
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: 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: 875
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 15%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby drawing will be held at 11 AM the first morning of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
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: 25%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One 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 UTVs highly recommended. Hunters may bring portable blinds (limit 2 per hunter).
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: 506
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 34%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt area is located in Palo Duro Canyon State Park proper. Archery Endorsement required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 07, 2026 – Dec 09, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have inside spread of main beam at least 15"
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: 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
Last Year
Applicants: 697
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters should bring their own portable blinds as blinds will not be provided. Orientation on the first day 11:00 am. Hunts ends on the last day 11:00 am. No camping available at site.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 27, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Axis, aoudad, and feral hog may be in low numbers and likelihood of harvest will be variable.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 9
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
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2026 – Dec 09, 2026
Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026
Dec 15, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026
Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 03, 2027
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: 42
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
Applicants: 357
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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 Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 05, 2026 – Oct 09, 2026
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: 681
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
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: 965
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: