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  1. Atlanta SP
  2. Bastrop SP
  3. Brazos Bend SP
  4. Colorado Bend SP
  5. Cooper WMA
  6. Copper Breaks SP
  7. Enchanted Rock SNA
  8. Gene Howe WMA
  9. Gus Engeling WMA
  10. Hill Country SNA
  11. Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP
  12. Lake Brownwood SP
  13. Lake Somerville SP - Birch Creek Unit
  14. Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit
  15. Lake Whitney SP
  16. Lost Maples SNA
  17. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  18. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
  19. San Angelo SP
  20. Seminole Canyon SP / HS
  21. South Llano River SP
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 17, 2024 – Dec 19, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only; Limit two (2) antlerless deer.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
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
Baiting is allowed.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 01, 2025 – Jan 03, 2025
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 Restrictions
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; 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: 2208
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 38%
Brazos Bend SP Download Brazos Bend SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by department staff. Blinds will be assigned through a random drawing. All youth 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult supervisor (at least 18 years old) while hunting.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 10, 2024 – Dec 12, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 1327
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 30%
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 04, 2024 – Nov 06, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Only processed feeds, such as horse and mule sweet feed, may be used as bait. Corn will not be permitted. Only drawn hunters, youth hunter supervisors, and those assisting hunters with mobility disabilities will be allowed in the park during the hunt.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters may bring pop-up blinds to place next to provided assigned blinds. Assigned blinds are made with cattle panels and t-posts with natural brush coverage.
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
Last Year
Applicants: 1895
Permits/Groups: 75
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, 2024 – Dec 02, 2024
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: 12
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: 554
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 12%
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 07, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Predators
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. A portable pop-up blind, Game cart or backpack is recommended.
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: 181
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%
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 05, 2024 – Nov 08, 2024
Jan 21, 2025 – Jan 24, 2025
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: 2305
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 29%
Gene Howe WMA Download Gene Howe WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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The hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 02, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
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
Last Year
Applicants: 265
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 100%
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 19, 2024 – Nov 21, 2024
Dec 03, 2024 – Dec 05, 2024
Dec 10, 2024 – Dec 12, 2024
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: 150
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: 540
Permits/Groups: 180
Success Rate: 20%
Hill Country SNA Download Hill Country SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers and are not seen or harvested on a regular basis.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2024 – Nov 06, 2024
Dec 09, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
Jan 21, 2025 – Jan 23, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
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
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: 1321
Permits/Groups: 48
Success Rate: 30%
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
Nov 19, 2024 – Nov 21, 2024
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
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
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
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: 1923
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 86%
Lake Brownwood SP Download Lake Brownwood SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunting is by assigned blind. Blind, chair, and feeder are provided by park. Orientation and check-in will take place at the park headquarters at 12 pm on first day of hunt. 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 06, 2025 – Jan 08, 2025
Jan 08, 2025 – Jan 10, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Buck; Limit one buck with at least one unbranched antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 941
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 50%
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 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 04, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
Jan 08, 2025 – Jan 10, 2025
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters may bring portable blinds however use will be at hunt coordinator's discretion.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
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: 860
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 83%
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 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 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 22, 2025 – Jan 24, 2025
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters may bring portable blinds however use will be at hunt coordinator's discretion.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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: 681
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 100%
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 09, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024 – Dec 13, 2024
Jan 15, 2025 – Jan 17, 2025
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: 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: 589
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lost Maples SNA Download Lost Maples SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters should bring portable blinds and chairs. Minimal blind structures are present consisting of cattle panels and t-posts. 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 07, 2025 – Jan 09, 2025
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
Assigned Blind; 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.
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
Last Year
Applicants: 1198
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 40%
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 10, 2024 – Dec 12, 2024
Bag Limit
Three 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: 541
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
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 12, 2024 – Nov 14, 2024
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
Last Year
Applicants: 420
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 56%
San Angelo SP Download San Angelo SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunting by assigned blind provided by the park. Drawn hunters will be able to drive to their assigned blind dependent on weather conditions. Standby hunters wishing to participate in hunts must report to the San Angelo State Park office no later than 10:59 a.m. on the first day of each scheduled hunt. Standby drawings will occur promptly at 11:00 a.m. For more information call San Angelo State Park at 325-949-4757.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 05, 2024 – Nov 07, 2024
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
One Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
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: 1241
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 40%
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 06, 2025 – Jan 10, 2025
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: 346
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
South Llano River SP Download South Llano River SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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South Llano River State Park will be undergoing capital construction projects throughout the 2024-2025 hunting season. Blinds in or near construction will not be used. Construction is not expected to have an impact on hunt success at this time. Please note that construction may impact the availability of camping during the 2024-2025 hunting season. For those who intend to camp onsite please contact the park for more information ahead of your scheduled hunt to confirm availability.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 05, 2024 – Nov 07, 2024
Dec 04, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
Dec 17, 2024 – Dec 19, 2024
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 Restrictions
Corn must be labeled as containing less than 20 ppb aflotoxin, and in it's original container.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 4480
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 70%