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  1. Black Gap WMA
  2. Matador WMA
Black Gap WMA Download Black Gap WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2026
No standbys available.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Feb 06, 2027 – Feb 07, 2027
Bag Limit
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Unlimited Bobcats; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 16
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 437
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Matador WMA Download Matador WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2026
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2026 - 2027 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 05, 2027 – Feb 07, 2027
Bag Limit
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 2
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 517
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 33%