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  1. Big Bend Ranch SP
  2. Black Gap WMA
  3. Elephant Mountain WMA
  4. Matador WMA
  5. Potter County - Cross Bar Mgt. Area
Big Bend Ranch SP Download Big Bend Ranch SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Feral hogs are in limited numbers. Hunting questions, orientations, and facilitations are conducted by Sgt. David Dotter, PPO.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 06, 2025 – Oct 09, 2025
Bag Limit
One Mule Deer; Buck Only
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Any vehicle with an elevated seat or shooting platform is strictly prohibited. Any ATV or UTV is prohibited in the park. Hunting dogs are prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment; It is strongly recommended that hunters have a four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle to participate in this hunt. All roads in the park interior are rugged and unpaved, and some roads require a four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle.
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: 2071
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Black Gap WMA Download Black Gap 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 02, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
Nov 18, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Buck Only
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
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: 2380
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate:
Elephant Mountain WMA Download Elephant Mountain WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Feral hogs and coyotes are in limited numbers.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 03, 2025 – Nov 06, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Buck Only; Mule deer buck must have an outside spread of at least 18 inches or one side with two points or less
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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: 1885
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 27, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025
Bag Limit
Two Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Mule Deer Buck; Buck must have an outside main beam spread equal to or greater than 20 inches. Antlerless deer must be White-tailed Deer Only.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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: 2365
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 33%
Potter County - Cross Bar Mgt. Area Download Potter County - Cross Bar Mgt. Area Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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This remote, back country property requires hunters to be physically capable of wading through water and hiking long distances. The terrain is rugged, arid, and extreme with no public amenities. Access to the property through the river is difficult and at your own risk. Emergency/Support services are very limited. Hunters are responsible for all hunting aspects and should have an emergency plan. Expect OHV traffic and recreational shooting on the river, especially near the HWY. Difficult hunting with historically low hunter success rates. There are no permit fees for this area. Hunts administered by Bureau of Land Management personnel.
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.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2025 – Nov 17, 2025
Nov 18, 2025 – Nov 22, 2025
Nov 23, 2025 – Nov 27, 2025
Nov 28, 2025 – Dec 02, 2025
Dec 03, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Bag Limit
One Mule Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and One Buck
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 35
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: 2065
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: