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  1. Abilene SP
  2. Chaparral WMA
  3. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  4. Enchanted Rock SNA
  5. Fort Boggy SP
  6. Garner SP
  7. Gene Howe WMA
  8. Government Canyon SNA
  9. Gus Engeling WMA
  10. James Daughtrey WMA
  11. Lake Brownwood SP
  12. Lake Mineral Wells SP
  13. Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
  14. Matador WMA
  15. Muse WMA
  16. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  17. Palo Duro Canyon SP
  18. Village Creek SP
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 06, 2022 – Dec 08, 2022
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: 894
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 20%
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
Nov 29, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022
Dec 06, 2022 – Dec 09, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and Two Bucks OR Two Antlerless and One Buck; One 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 bucks must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are strongly encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 80
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: 3035
Permits/Groups: 80
Success Rate: 9%
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 28, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks; One buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); and one buck must have 8 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
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: 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: 492
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
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 18, 2022 – Oct 21, 2022
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: 2260
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 55%
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 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2022 – Nov 11, 2022
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
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: 459
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate:
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2022 – Dec 09, 2022
Jan 23, 2023 – Jan 27, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
Three Axis Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
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
Gene Howe WMA Download Gene Howe WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 24, 2022 – Oct 28, 2022
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 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 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: 388
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 50%
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. Early hunt orientation will be available for drawn hunters on day prior to hunt at 11am. Normal (and standby) 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 29, 2022 – Dec 01, 2022
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: 1343
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 25%
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 21, 2022 – Oct 25, 2022
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: 60
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: 790
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate: 9%
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 28, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks; One buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); and one buck must have 8 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
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: 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: 1407
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 15%
Lake Brownwood SP Download Lake Brownwood SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Orientation and check-in will take place at the park headquarters, 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 05, 2022 – Dec 07, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks
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: 1109
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 80%
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 blind/compartment.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 12, 2022 – Dec 14, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Only one hunter will be allowed in each compartment. You may not hunt anywhere outside of your compartment. Hunts will end on 12 p.m. on the final day.
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: 1295
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 71%
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 12, 2022 – Dec 16, 2022
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: 6
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: 472
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate:
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 17, 2022 – Oct 21, 2022
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.
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: 753
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 05, 2022 – Oct 09, 2022
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: 619
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 25%
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow 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
Nov 28, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit 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 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: 997
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
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.
No standbys available.
1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2022 – Dec 07, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only; Limit One Antlerless
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: 1
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
Village Creek SP Download Village Creek SP 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 05, 2022 – Dec 07, 2022
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring Chair for Pop-Up Blind
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