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  1. Angelina Neches/Dam B WMA
  2. Guadalupe Delta WMA
  3. J.D. Murphree WMA
  4. Mad Island WMA
Angelina Neches/Dam B WMA Download Angelina Neches/Dam B WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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No canoes, kayaks, or inflatable boats allowed.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 15, 2025 – Sep 16, 2025
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s)
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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: 1465
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Guadalupe Delta WMA Download Guadalupe Delta WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Please contact WMA to see if any stand-by positions will be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 16, 2025 – Sep 18, 2025
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s)
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Gig or Pole Snare
Hook and Line
Hunt Restrictions
Rifles and handguns are prohibited as a means of dispatching alligators. Firearms may not be used to shoot at free swimming alligators. NO fishing is allowed during the alligator hunt.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; Hunters are STRONGLY encouraged to bring boats. Shotguns must be used to dispatch alligators secured to line.
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: 1543
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
J.D. Murphree WMA Download J.D. Murphree WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 10, 2025 – Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025 – Sep 12, 2025
Sep 15, 2025 – Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025 – Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025 – Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025 – Sep 19, 2025
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s)
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Gig or Pole Snare
Hook and Line
Hunt Restrictions
Dispatch Method is by Shotgun Only.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 150
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: 2089
Permits/Groups: 150
Success Rate: 78%
Mad Island WMA Download Mad Island 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
Sep 16, 2025 – Sep 18, 2025
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s)
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Gig or Pole Snare
Hook and Line
Shotguns with Birdshot
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: 1649
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 80%