$0.00 /adult
Expired
Before hunting drawn hunters must attend the one and only mandatory hunter orientation at Alazan Bayou WMA headquarters at 3:00 pm on the first day of the hunt period. After orientation you will be shown the area to familiarize yourself. Hunting will occur on the 2nd and 3rd days of your hunt period. NOTE: No latecomers will be accepted on E-postcard Multi-species Hunts. Hunters that do not arrive by the 3:00 p.m. mandatory 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. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Bag Limit
Daily Squirrel Daily bag is 10/day
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Furbearers
Unlimited Predators
Daily Waterfowl According to daily bag limits by species for North Zone Duck and Eastern Zone Geese
Daily Other Migratory Game Birds According to daily bag limits for Gallinules, Rails, and Snipe
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Rimfire Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Compartment; Presence of waterfowl and migratory game birds is contingent upon habitat availability, which varies annually. Please call in advance of your hunt to find out current habitat conditions.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
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: 587
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate:
$0.00 /adult
Expired
FALCONRY IS THE ONLY LEGAL MEANS FOR THIS HUNT. Falconers will have access to approximately 3,300 acres of the park. Because of the extremely rugged terrain of the park, falconers should be prepared for a very strenuous hunt that may occur during severe winter conditions such as freezing rain or snow.
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
Jan 26, 2024 – Feb 26, 2024
Bag Limit
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares; Either Sex; To include rodents and birds
Hunt Restrictions
Vehicular access is restricted to public roadways. Falconers are responsible for driving to compartments. Some compartment access is from high-clearance 4X4 county road. Use of atvs, horses & dogs are prohibited. FALCONRY IS THE ONLY LEGAL MEANS.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; Camping is available within the main park. Reservations for campsites may be made online through the Texas Parks and Wildlife website. The park remains open to the public during this hunt.
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: 397
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate:
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standby applicants must possess the APH permit to enter the standby drawing. Each group will be assigned a hunt compartment. All legal firearm means are allowed (no archery or crossbow). Legal daylight shooting hours only (no night hunting). 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.
Application Deadline Expired 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 13, 2024 – Jan 15, 2024
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
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
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: 1412
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 33%
$0.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 08, 2023 – Dec 10, 2023
Jan 05, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Jan 12, 2024 – Jan 14, 2024
Jan 19, 2024 – Jan 21, 2024
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.
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: 942
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 20%
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters must attend mandatory 12pm orientation on the first day of the hunt. 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
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 24, 2023
Bag Limit
Daily Waterfowl
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