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$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
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.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025
Oct 10, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
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.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; The use of ATVs or ORVs is allowed and strongly suggested.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 24
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: 1999
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 59%
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
This hunt only applies to the 835-acre Horse Creek Unit of the Caddo Lake WMA. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation that begins at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of the hunt. Only scouting is allowed on the first day of the hunt after the orientation. Hunt ends at noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 31, 2025 – Nov 05, 2025
Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 19, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; legal buck must have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater OR at least one unbranched antler
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required. No ATV or ORV allowed. No latecomers will be accepted. Drawn hunters that do not arrive by 3:00 p.m. for the mandatory 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
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
Due to the extremely rugged terrain of the park, hunters should be prepared for a very strenuous hunt that may occur during severe winter conditions such as freezing rain or snow. Hunters should be prepared for long distance shots of at least 200 yards. Hunters will have access to 2,400 acres of the park. Hunters must check in deer at designated check-in station. Camping available in main park by reservation.
No standbys available.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; One deer must be antlerless. Antler restrictions will apply to both white-tailed and mule deer bucks.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Restrictions
Vehicular access is restricted to public roadways. Hunters are responsible for driving to their compartment. Compartment access is from high-clearance 4X4 county road. Use of ATVs, UTVs, horses and dogs are prohibited.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; Removal of the harvested animal from portions of the park to the nearest road can be very strenuous because of the terrain and size of the animals. Hunters are responsible for removal of their animals.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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: 2229
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
Hunters must attend the mandatory the 12pm orientation. Hunt compartments will be determined at time of orientation. Standby positions may be available. Primitive camping is available, there is no running water for facilities.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 31, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam inside spread equal to or greater than 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATV/ORV use is allowed and recommended
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
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: 2109
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 43%
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
Exotic mammals are in limited numbers. Mandatory orientation will take place at 11 AM on the 1st Day of Hunt. Standbys MAY be available, call the office the week before to confirm 830-238-4483.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 03, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; One (1) Anterless AND One (1) Buck with Main Beam Spread Equal to or Wider than the Ear Tips
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 15
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: 3115
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 88%
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2025
Transportation to and from the assigned hunting compartment will be the responsibility of the hunter. Pickup trucks and 4wheel drive vehicles with high ground clearance are encouraged and will provide access to a greater portion of the hunting compartment. All-terrain vehicle (ATV) and off-road vehicle (ORV) use is allowed and encouraged.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2025 - 2026 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 20, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
No facilities will be available including water, restrooms, campground, check station, or cleaning station. Hunters should be prepared to process harvested game off-site. Hunter Orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; The area exists almost entirely in Trinity River floodplain and is subject to prolonged periods of extensive flooding that may require cancellation of hunts. All weather footgear is encouraged.
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