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  1. Big Lake Bottom WMA
  2. Caddo Lake WMA
  3. Mad Island WMA
Big Lake Bottom WMA Download Big Lake Bottom WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
Mandatory orientation will begin at 9:00 a.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.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 26, 2024 – Oct 27, 2024
Bag Limit
One 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.
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 9:00 a.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: 12
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 232
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 50%
Caddo Lake WMA Download Caddo Lake WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
This hunt only applies to the 835-acre Horse Creek Unit of the Caddo Lake WMA. All hunters must attend a mandatory hunter orientation that begins at 10:00 a.m. on the first day of the hunt. Shooting hours begin 30 minutes before sunrise on the second day of the hunt. Hunt period will end at legal shooting hours on the last day. Primitive camping is allowed on the area; there are no facilities available. Standby positions MAY be available.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2024 - 2025 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 09, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; A legal buck must have a main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or with at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
No ATV or ORV allowed. No latecomers will be accepted. Hunters that do not arrive by 10:00 a.m. for the mandatory hunter orientation will forfeit their position on the hunt.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 4
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 189
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
Mad Island WMA Download Mad Island WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Available August 15, 2024
ATV's and UTV's allowed
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 20, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Bucks must have inside beam spread of 13 inches or greater or at least one unbranched antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 400
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 63%