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Chaparral WMA
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$0.00
/adult
Standby applicants must possess the APH permit to enter the standby drawing. Each group will be assigned a hunt compartment. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 11:00 am on the first day of the hunt period (Saturday). For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 830-676-3413 or visit the Chaparral WMA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ChaparralWMA.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2027 –
Jan 11, 2027
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only; Limit One Antlerless
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Rimfire
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting is allowed for deer, javelina, and hogs. All participants must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material, with at least 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back and orange headwear.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and a stool/chair for youth hunters in blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available:
3
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: 1463
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate:
69%
Guadalupe Delta WMA
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$0.00
/adult
This hunt will take place on the San Antonio River Unit (Unit 760) of the Guadalupe Delta WMA. Hunters must attend a noon mandatory orientation at the Guadalupe Delta WMA headquarters on the Friday of each hunt period. Hunters may camp on the area however there are no facilities available.
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 11, 2026 –
Dec 13, 2026
Jan 08, 2027 –
Jan 10, 2027
Jan 15, 2027 –
Jan 17, 2027
Jan 22, 2027 –
Jan 24, 2027
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares; Either Sex
Unlimited Squirrel; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Daily Dove Either Sex; May be taken provided these dates fall within the established dove season for Refugio and Victoria Counties.
Daily Waterfowl Either Sex; Daily waterfowl bag and possession limits for South Zone Ducks and Eastern Zone Geese apply.
Daily Other Migratory Game Birds Either Sex; Coot, rail, snipe and gallinlue having an open season during these hunt dates may be taken.
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares; Either Sex
Unlimited Squirrel; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Daily Dove Either Sex; May be taken provided these dates fall within the established dove season for Refugio and Victoria Counties.
Daily Waterfowl Either Sex; Daily waterfowl bag and possession limits for South Zone Ducks and Eastern Zone Geese apply.
Daily Other Migratory Game Birds Either Sex; Coot, rail, snipe and gallinlue having an open season during these hunt dates may be taken.
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Handguns
Rimfire
Hunt Restrictions
Legal daylight shooting hours only (no night hunting). Hunter orange is required while hunting feral hogs, squirrel, rabbits and hares. Baiting is allowed for feral hogs. Fishing is allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Compartment area is subject to prolonged and extensive flooding. Area does not have all weather access roads. UTV/ATV STRONGLY recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
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: 1029
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Gus Engeling WMA
$0.00
/adult
The hunt orientation will be conducted at 12:00 PM on the first day of the hunt at the Gus Engeling WMA Hunter Check Station. Standbys must be signed in at the check station before 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 18, 2026 –
Jan 03, 2027
Jan 08, 2027 –
Jan 14, 2027
Jan 15, 2027 –
Jan 21, 2027
Jan 22, 2027 –
Jan 28, 2027
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel
Daily Rabbits/Hares
Daily Other Migratory Game Birds Woodcock, Snipe
Daily Dove
Daily Rabbits/Hares
Daily Other Migratory Game Birds Woodcock, Snipe
Daily Dove
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Airguns
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter Orange Required only for hunting Squirrel, Rabbits and Hares. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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
Keechi Creek WMA
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$0.00
/adult
Hunters must attend mandatory 12pm orientation on the first day of the hunt. Standby positions may be available. Standby hunters must apply in person by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2026 –
Dec 27, 2026
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
Daily Squirrel
Daily Rabbits/Hares
Daily Squirrel
Daily Rabbits/Hares
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Airguns
Rimfire
Shotguns
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required except when waterfowl hunting.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; ATV/ORV use is reccomended
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
Last Year
Applicants: 993
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: