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  1. Balcones Canyonlands NWR
  2. Big Lake Bottom WMA
  3. Caddo Lake WMA
  4. Granger PHL
  5. James Daughtrey WMA
  6. Keechi Creek WMA
  7. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
Balcones Canyonlands NWR Download Balcones Canyonlands NWR Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
All selected hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at Balcones Canyonlands NWR Headquarters on September 30, 2023 at 10:00 am. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old. Hunt areas accessible by hiking or ATV/UTV. ATV/UTV's are allowed on roads only. For more information call 512/339-9432.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 30, 2023 – Oct 29, 2023
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks
One Turkey; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 973
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Big Lake Bottom WMA Download Big Lake Bottom WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Mandatory orientation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 29, 2023 – Oct 08, 2023
Oct 13, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Nov 03, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 17, 2023 – Nov 26, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 – Dec 24, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Travel into the hunting unit will be by foot-traffic, ATV, and UTV only. Width of ATVs and UTVs must not exceed 68".Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position. Legal archery equipment only.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 150
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 830
Permits/Groups: 150
Success Rate: 16%
Caddo Lake WMA Download Caddo Lake WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
This hunt only applies to the 835-acre Horse Creek Unit of the Caddo Lake WMA. All hunters must attend a mandatory hunter orientation that begins at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt. Only scouting is allowed on the first day of hunt after the orientation is completed. Shooting hours begin 30 minutes before sunrise on the second day of the hunt. Hunt period will end at noon on the last day. Primitive camping is allowed on the area; there are no facilities available. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 03, 2023 – Nov 08, 2023
Nov 17, 2023 – Nov 22, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Legal buck must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than 13 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Only legal archery equipment may be used. No ATV or ORV allowed. No latecomers will be accepted. Hunters that do not arrive by 3:00 p.m. for the mandatory hunter orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 558
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate:
Granger PHL Download Granger PHL Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters must take at least two (2) does before a buck may be taken. All selected hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at Postcard Hunter Check Station on October 14, 2023, at 10:00 am. Standby drawing will take place at Postcard Hunter Check Station on the same day at 10:30 am. For more information call or text 512/925-3787. Hunt areas accessible by hiking, mountain bike, or boat only.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 14, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit 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 Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Crossbows
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 40
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1681
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) is required for Standby entries to enter drawing. Hunting will be limited to specific compartments (as identified on orientation maps). Some adjacent areas accessible only by boat or significant hiking by foot. Not all hunt units have vehicle access; hunters should take this into consideration before applying for this hunt. ATVs and ORVs are prohibited. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 361-274-3573 or visit the Daughtrey WMA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DaughtreyWMA.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 01, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
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 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches, or must have at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Hunt ends at Noon on the last day. All legal archery equipment allowed; no firearms. Daily Electronic On-Site Registration (eOSR) is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 981
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate:
Keechi Creek WMA Download Keechi Creek WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 12:00 p.m. the first day of the hunt. No latecomers will be accepted. Hunters that do not arrive by the 12:00 p.m. mandatory orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. Camping is allowed on the area, however, there are no facilities available. Hunt period will end at sunset on the last day. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 29, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Legal buck must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than 13 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 812
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate: 8%
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters arriving late to the mandatory 12:00 p.m. orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 29, 2023 – Oct 08, 2023
Oct 13, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Archery equipment only. ATV and ORV use NOT permitted.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 892
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 23%