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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 18, 2023 – Sep 19, 2023
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: 1512
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
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 12, 2023 – Sep 14, 2023
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.
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: 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: 1480
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 82%
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, 2023 – Sep 11, 2023
Sep 12, 2023 – Sep 13, 2023
Sep 14, 2023 – Sep 15, 2023
Sep 17, 2023 – Sep 18, 2023
Sep 19, 2023 – Sep 20, 2023
Sep 21, 2023 – Sep 22, 2023
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: 2066
Permits/Groups: 150
Success Rate: 65%
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. Hunters are highly encouraged to bring boats. Shotguns should be used to dispatch alligators secured to a bait line.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 11, 2023 – Sep 15, 2023
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
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: 1519
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 100%
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 12, 2023 – Sep 14, 2023
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: 1440
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 93%