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  1. Alazan Bayou WMA
  2. Balcones Canyonlands NWR
  3. Big Lake Bottom WMA
  4. Granger PHL
  5. James Daughtrey WMA
  6. Keechi Creek WMA
  7. Richland Creek WMA - North Unit
  8. Richland Creek WMA South Unit
Alazan Bayou WMA Download Alazan Bayou WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Before hunting, drawn hunters will be required to attend a mandatory hunter orientation at Alazan Bayou WMA headquarters beginning at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt period. Hunters will tag harvested deer with a tag provided by TPWD staff at the check-station. Drawn hunters shall notify TPWD staff in advance if they will not be able to attend their hunt by contacting 936-569-8547.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 08, 2020 – Oct 12, 2020
Oct 15, 2020 – Oct 19, 2020
Oct 22, 2020 – Oct 26, 2020
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Legal buck must meet have at least 1 unbranched antler or an inside spread greater than or equal to 13".
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 36
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: 282
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 11%
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 October 3, 2020, at 10:00 am. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old. Hunt areas accessible by hiking, mountain bike or ORVs. ORVs are allowed on roads only. For more information call 512/339-9432.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 03, 2020 – Nov 06, 2020
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
One Turkey; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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
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 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 02, 2020 – Oct 11, 2020
Oct 16, 2020 – Oct 25, 2020
Nov 06, 2020 – Nov 15, 2020
Nov 20, 2020 – Nov 29, 2020
Dec 04, 2020 – Dec 13, 2020
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips. Limit one forked antler buck.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
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: 175
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: 338
Permits/Groups: 175
Success Rate: 9%
Granger PHL Download Granger PHL Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
THERE WILL BE NO STANDBY HUNT POSITIONS FOR THIS SEASON. Selected 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 17, 2020, at 10:00 am. For more information call or text 512/925-3787. Hunt areas accessible by hiking, mountain bike, or boat only.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 17, 2020 – Jan 03, 2021
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: 65
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: 905
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standby entries must possess APH permit 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 check station 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 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2020 – Nov 20, 2020
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 8 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 On-Site Registration (OSR) is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable stands.
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: 448
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 33%
Keechi Creek WMA Download Keechi Creek WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Limit 1 buck. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 12:00 p.m. 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 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 02, 2020 – Oct 11, 2020
Oct 16, 2020 – Oct 25, 2020
Oct 30, 2020 – Nov 08, 2020
Nov 13, 2020 – Nov 22, 2020
Bag Limit
Two 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. Limit 1 buck.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Leon County doe days apply. Only legal archery equipment may be used. 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.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed.
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: 375
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate: 16%
Richland Creek WMA - North Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - North Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters arriving late to the mandatory 11:00 a.m. orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made.Hunts scheduled for November 13-22 and December 11-20 are conducted concurrently with waterfowl hunting in wetland units adjacent to archery hunting areas on Saturdays and Sundays until noon. Hunters should expect to hear a considerable amount of shotgun shooting on these days.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 02, 2020 – Oct 11, 2020
Oct 16, 2020 – Oct 25, 2020
Nov 13, 2020 – Nov 22, 2020
Dec 11, 2020 – Dec 20, 2020
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit 1 buck with 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: 60
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: 432
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 16%
Richland Creek WMA South Unit Download Richland Creek WMA South Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 11:00 a.m. the first day of the hunt. Hunters arriving late will forfeit their position on the hunt. No exceptions will be made. Camping is allowed only in the South Unit campsite. The campsite does not have water or electricity; however, restroom facilities are available at the check station.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2020 - 2021 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 02, 2020 – Oct 11, 2020
Oct 16, 2020 – Oct 25, 2020
Nov 20, 2020 – Nov 29, 2020
Dec 04, 2020 – Dec 13, 2020
Dec 18, 2020 – Dec 27, 2020
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips. Limit 1 buck with inside spread equal to or greater than ear tips.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Archery equipment only.
Hunt Method
Compartment; The use of ATVs or ORVs is strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 200
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