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  1. Bastrop SP
  2. Colorado Bend SP
  3. Cooper WMA
  4. Copper Breaks SP
  5. Enchanted Rock SNA
  6. Fairfield Lake SP
  7. Gene Howe WMA
  8. Gus Engeling WMA
  9. Hill Country SNA
  10. Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP
  11. Lake Brownwood SP
  12. Lake Somerville SP - Birch Creek Unit
  13. Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit
  14. Lake Whitney SP
  15. Lost Maples SNA
  16. Mason Mountain WMA
  17. Matador WMA
  18. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  19. Pedernales Falls SP
  20. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
  21. Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
  22. San Angelo SP
  23. Seminole Canyon SP / HS
  24. South Llano River SP
Baiting is allowed
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 04, 2023 – Jan 06, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Red Deer
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds since blinds are not provided within compartments. Extensive walking is required to reach prime hunting areas.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 16
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1645
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 39%
Colorado Bend SP Download Colorado Bend SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotics are present however there is no guarantee that they will appear in every compartment.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 09, 2022 – Nov 11, 2022
Dec 05, 2022 – Dec 07, 2022
Dec 07, 2022 – Dec 09, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting is allowed; only processed feeds, such as horse and mule sweet feed, will be allowed. Corn is no longer acceptable. Only drawn hunters will be allowed in the park during the hunt.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds. There are temporary blinds made with cattle panels and t-posts that you can stack cedar limbs against and use for cover if you do not have a portable blind.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 75
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1934
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate: 34%
Standby payments by credit or debit cards only.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 30, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022
Dec 17, 2022 – Dec 19, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters may bring portable blinds. ATVs and ORVs allowed.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 257
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 18%
Copper Breaks SP Download Copper Breaks SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Drawn Hunters and Standby Hunters MUST report to the Park Headquarters for MANDATORY Orientation at 3:00 pm the day before the hunt. Before leaving hunters need to check out at the designated checkout station
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 03, 2022 – Dec 04, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
NO ATV's, UTV's or Equines are allowed, NO baiting allowed, Hunter orange hat and vest is required at all times regardless of species hunted. No latecomers will be accepted.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to arrive a day early to scout for game trails. Also, to a bring portable pop up blind, Game cart or backpack.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 1
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 234
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate:
Enchanted Rock SNA Download Enchanted Rock SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Permitted hunter should report to the park by 10:00 am on the first day of the assigned hunt period. Standby hunters should report to the park by 9:00 am on the first day of the desired hunt period for the selection process.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2022 – Nov 11, 2022
Jan 31, 2023 – Feb 03, 2023
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff. Hunters will need to bring a shooting stick and fold-up chair.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 2119
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 56%
Fairfield Lake SP Download Fairfield Lake SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 02, 2023 – Jan 04, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1406
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate:
Gene Howe WMA Download Gene Howe WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 28, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 29, 2022 – Dec 01, 2022
Dec 06, 2022 – Dec 08, 2022
Dec 13, 2022 – Dec 15, 2022
Dec 20, 2022 – Dec 22, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required. ATV and ORV use is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 160
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 514
Permits/Groups: 135
Success Rate: 17%
Hill Country SNA Download Hill Country SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2022 – Nov 09, 2022
Dec 05, 2022 – Dec 07, 2022
Jan 16, 2023 – Jan 18, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 48
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1814
Permits/Groups: 64
Success Rate: 24%
Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP Download Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 13, 2022 – Dec 15, 2022
Dec 20, 2022 – Dec 22, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 14
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1465
Permits/Groups: 14
Success Rate:
Lake Brownwood SP Download Lake Brownwood SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Orientation and check-in will take place at the park headquarters, campsites and lodging will be available at that time. Regular park camping and lodging fees will apply.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2023 – Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023 – Jan 13, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit Two Bucks
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 842
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 100%
Lake Somerville SP - Birch Creek Unit Download Lake Somerville SP - Birch Creek Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standby availability is at the hunt manager's discretion. All standby's must be present no later than one half hour before orientation time. Orientation starts at 11 am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 14, 2022 – Dec 16, 2022
Jan 18, 2023 – Jan 20, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters may bring portable blinds however use will be at hunt coordinator's discretion. Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 14
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 627
Permits/Groups: 14
Success Rate: 64%
Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit Download Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standby availability is at the hunt manager's discretion. All standby's must be present no later than one half hour before orientation start time. Orientation starts at 11 am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 25, 2023 – Jan 27, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters may bring portable blinds however use will be at hunt coordinator's discretion. Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 474
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 75%
Lake Whitney SP Download Lake Whitney SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Feral hogs are in limited numbers.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2022 – Dec 07, 2022
Dec 07, 2022 – Dec 09, 2022
Jan 09, 2023 – Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023 – Jan 13, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 40
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 558
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate: 61%
Lost Maples SNA Download Lost Maples SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters should bring portable blinds and chairs since blinds are not provided within compartments. Extensive walking is required to reach prime hunting areas. Exotic mammals are in limited numbers.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2023 – Jan 11, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Permitted hunter should report to the park by 10:00 am on the first day of the assigned hunt period. Standby hunters should report to the park by 9:00 am on the first day of the desired hunt period for the selection process. The hunt ends at 10:00 am
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Mason Mountain WMA Download Mason Mountain WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 13, 2022 – Dec 15, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Spike Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 14
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1270
Permits/Groups: 52
Success Rate: 56%
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 07, 2022 – Dec 11, 2022
Dec 17, 2022 – Dec 21, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 30
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 462
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 51%
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters must attend an 11:00 a.m. mandatory orientation at the Nannie Stringfellow WMA headquarters on the first day of the hunt period. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. For more information call 979/798-8746.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2022 – Dec 08, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; ATVs and ORVs highly recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 23
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 683
Permits/Groups: 23
Success Rate: 33%
Pedernales Falls SP Download Pedernales Falls SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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All provided blinds are ground brush blinds. Wooden benches are provided. All hunters are required to use provided blinds. A pop-up blind may be authorized as a substitute with the permission of the hunt coordinator.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 15, 2022 – Nov 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2023 – Jan 19, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Commercially packaged deer corn is only permissible bait.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring a more comfortable chair or seat.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 24
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1816
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 74%
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Camping is allowed only in the Carl Frentress Unit campsite. The campsite does not have water or electricity; however, restroom facilities and drinking water are available at the check station.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 15, 2022 – Nov 17, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter Orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standby hunters wishing to participate in hunts by special permit must report to the Richland Creek WMA office no later than 10:30 a.m. on the first day of each scheduled hunt. Standby drawings will occur promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 15, 2022 – Nov 17, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter Orange is required
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
San Angelo SP Download San Angelo SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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This is a walk-in hunt. No vehicles allowed in the hunt areas with the exception of ADA individuals. Drawn hunters will park on the side of the road and access hunt units via walk-in gates. Standby positions may be available. Call park to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2022 – Nov 10, 2022
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
One Javelina
Unlimited Feral Hogs
One Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1195
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 77%
Seminole Canyon SP / HS Download Seminole Canyon SP / HS Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2023 – Jan 13, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 227
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate:
South Llano River SP Download South Llano River SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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This park will be experiencing capital improvement construction throughout the 2022-2023 hunting season. Blinds in or near construction will not be used, but the full impacts on success of hunts is unknown at this time.
This park will be experiencing capital improvement construction throughout the 2022-2023 hunting season. Blinds in or near construction will not be used, but the full impact on success of hunts is expected to be minor.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2022 – Nov 10, 2022
Dec 06, 2022 – Dec 08, 2022
Dec 20, 2022 – Dec 22, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Fallow Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Sika Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Blackbuck; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Corn must be labeled as containing less than 30 ppb aflotoxin, and in it's original container.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 3714
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 85%