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  1. Angelina Neches/Dam B WMA
  2. Guadalupe Delta WMA
  3. J.D. Murphree WMA
  4. James Daughtrey WMA
  5. Mad Island WMA
Angelina Neches/Dam B WMA Download Angelina Neches/Dam B WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No canoes, kayaks, or inflatable boats allowed.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 16, 2024 – Sep 17, 2024
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: 1457
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 50%
Guadalupe Delta WMA Download Guadalupe Delta WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Please contact WMA to see if any stand-by positions will be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 10, 2024 – Sep 12, 2024
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: 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: 1627
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 58%
J.D. Murphree WMA Download J.D. Murphree WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 10, 2024 – Sep 11, 2024
Sep 12, 2024 – Sep 13, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 – Sep 17, 2024
Sep 18, 2024 – Sep 19, 2024
Sep 20, 2024 – Sep 21, 2024
Sep 23, 2024 – Sep 24, 2024
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: 2097
Permits/Groups: 150
Success Rate: 48%
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Properly equipped permitted hunters should report to the WMA headquarters by 11:00 AM on the first day of their assigned hunt period (all participants must be present). Hunters must bring boats. Shotguns should be used to dispatch alligators secured to a bait line. A .410 caliber shotgun with light shot shell loads of #6 shot or slugs is adequate. Non-toxic shot is preferred on the WMA (read attached Hunt Brochure for details).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 16, 2024 – Sep 20, 2024
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s); Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Hook and Line
Hunt Restrictions
Rifles and handguns are strictly prohibited as a means of dispatching alligators. Firearms may not be used to shoot at free swimming alligators.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Read attached Hunt Brochure to ensure all applicants have the necessary equipment to participate on this hunt. The lake ranges in depth from very shallow to 50+ feet. Dense stands of emergent dead trees or snags line the shore.
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: 1917
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 70%
Mad Island WMA Download Mad Island WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 10, 2024 – Sep 12, 2024
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: 1712
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 60%