Hunt to occur in compartments around Lake Abilene. Compartments 20-40 acres with feeders in each compartment.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 09, 2025 – Dec 11, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Muzzleloaders Feral Hogs
Shotguns with Slugs Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; Pop up ground blinds are recommended.
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: 1677
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 25%
$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2025 – Nov 12, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 672
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 42%
$3.00 /adult
Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff. Blinds will be assigned through a random drawing. All youth 17 years of age 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
Nov 18, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
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: 2561
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 63%
$3.00 /adult
Hunters 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 15, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; One buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or bucks must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only permitted individuals may attend.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Some permanent blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
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: 6174
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 67%
$3.00 /adult
Standby applicants must be at the James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 11:00 AM on first day of hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA hunts (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA checkstation).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2026 – Jan 09, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches (limit 1).
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all participants, regardless of hunt method. Only one legally permissible means per hunter will be allowed into the hunt area.
Hunt Method
Compartment; No blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 3
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: 1144
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 33%
$3.00 /adult
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
Dec 02, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
Nov 04, 2025 – Nov 07, 2025
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler
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 or Compartment; 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: 41
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: 3676
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Hunters may bring portable blinds if they wish to walk them in. They will have designated drop off/pickup times for access to compartments. From there hunters must walk in. Use of vehicles or ATV's NOT allowed.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or Spike Buck and One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Use of vehicles or ATV's NOT allowed. There will be designated drop off/pickup times.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
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: 507
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 40%
$3.00 /adult
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
Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 1135
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 73%
$3.00 /adult
Exotic mammals are in very low numbers in hunt area and are rarely seen. Hunt orientation will take place at 11am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 02, 2025 – Dec 04, 2025
Jan 06, 2026 – Jan 08, 2026
Jan 13, 2026 – Jan 15, 2026
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; (inside main beam width must be 13 inches or more)
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; may exist in very limited numbers- rarely seen
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; Compartments have fiberglass or permanent blinds. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds (pop-ups or tri-pods) and a chair. Vehicles with high ground clearance strongly recommended.
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: 2023
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 32%
$3.00 /adult
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Exotics are present but may not appear at every blind. Check-in will be at Park HQ at 9:00 AM. Orientation begins at 11:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. Confirmed hunters need to be at Park no later than 9:15 AM, or they may lose their spot to a standby hunter. Standby hunt spots are not guaranteed. The hunt ends at 30 minutes past sunset on the last hunt day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter. Please call Park at least one week prior to the hunting period if you are planning on staying at the park during the hunting period. Family members who are wishing to camp with hunter will be approved on a case by case basis and will be restricted to the campsite during the hunt period if approved.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 13, 2026 – Jan 15, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
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; Blinds (pop-up and fixed) are provided by the park. Recommend that you bring your own seating (folding/camp chairs). Please ensure you bring required safety items, including a flashlight and appropriate of hunter safety orange gear.
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: 5129
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 100%
$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 35
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: 1552
Permits/Groups: 35
Success Rate: 31%
$3.00 /adult
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Please note that while exotics are present there is no guarantee that they will appear at every blind. Check-in will be at Park HQ at 9:00 AM. Orientation begins at 11:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. Confirmed hunters need to be at Park no later than 9:15 AM, or they may lose their spot to a standby hunter. Standby hunt spots are not guaranteed. The hunt ends at 30 minutes past sunset on the last hunt day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter. Please call Park at least one week prior to the hunting period if you are planning on staying at the park during the hunting period. Family members who are wishing to camp with hunter will be approved on a case by case basis and will be restricted to the campsite during the hunt period if approved.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 13, 2026 – Jan 15, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
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; Blinds (pop-up and fixed) are provided by the park. Recommend that you bring your own seating (folding/camp chairs). Please ensure you bring required safety items, including a flashlight and appropriate of hunter safety orange gear.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 3
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: 3256
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 67%
$3.00 /adult
No ATV/UTV use within park.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 02, 2026 – Jan 04, 2026
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; A legal buck deer is defined as a buck deer with at least one unbranched antler OR an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Shotguns with Slugs or Buckshot
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 6
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
$3.00 /adult
ADA accessible blinds available, please contact the park for details.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 16, 2025 – Dec 18, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One 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: 7
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: 2972
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 86%
$3.00 /adult
All hunters 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2026 – Jan 09, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); or buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches (limit 1).
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
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: 2599
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 22%
$3.00 /adult
Check in for this hunt will be at 10 a.m. at Park Headquarters. Drawing for standby positions will be at 10:30 a.m. for hunters that have not checked in. If you have not arrived for check in by 10:30 a.m., your space will be forfeited. This hunt will end at 12 p.m. on the final day of the hunt. A copy of your valid Texas hunting license and hunter's education card will be made by park staff upon check-in. Hunters will draw for blinds.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 10, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antler restrictions are in place with a legal buck with at least one unbranched antler; OR an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Blinds are placed in safe locations and cannot be moved or re-positioned. Walking in the unit area is strictly prohibited. Hunter Orange regulations are in effect.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Each hunter should bring a flashlight, drinking water and foul weather gear. Chairs will be provided but you may bring your own. Park staff will bait locations several weeks out in advance.
Baiting
Not 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: 1568
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 75%
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$3.00 /adult
Standby will be drawn at 11:00am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Buck; Bucks must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Hunt Restrictions
No harvesting bobcats, coyotes, or nilgai.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 714
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 20%
$3.00 /adult
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 18, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One Spike Buck.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 1468
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025
Dec 08, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 16
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: 2421
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 54%
$3.00 /adult
Standby applicants must register at the check station on the island before 11:00 am. Hunters are responsible for their own boat transportation to and from the island.
All hunters must provide their own boat transportation to and from the Island. TPWD does not provide this service.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2025 – Nov 19, 2025
Dec 01, 2025 – Dec 03, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips, or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
Baiting
Not 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: 1570
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate: 59%
$3.00 /adult
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 01, 2025 – Nov 03, 2025
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs, ORVs, or boats recommended, but not required, depending on river conditions. Call ahead for more information. (903/881-8233)
Baiting
Not 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: 531
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 6%
$3.00 /adult
Standby positions may be available. Please call area to confirm. Standby payments by credit or debit card only.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2025 – Nov 10, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 17, 2025
Nov 22, 2025 – Nov 24, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Bucks must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than 13" or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 60
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: 791
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate: 22%
$3.00 /adult
Permitted hunters should report to the Park Headquarters by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of their assigned hunt period. Hunt orientation begins at 12:00 PM. 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
Jan 06, 2026 – Jan 08, 2026
Dec 16, 2025 – Dec 18, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Commercially packaged deer corn less than 20ppb aflatoxin is only permissible bait.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring a more comfortable chair or seat. Any mobility impaired hunters should contact the park for accommodations.
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: 3335
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 67%
$3.00 /adult
Permitted hunters should report to the Park headquarters by 9:30 a.m. on the first day of their assigned hunt period. Orientation begins at 10:00 AM. This will be a backpacking hunt. Access to the hunting compartment and cabin requires wading the Pedernales River. Notice: Cabin sleeping quarters are shared. Hunt may be cancelled if river conditions prohibit safe transit. Game carts are provided.
Hunt area access requires wading across the Pedernales River. Cancellation of this hunt may occur if river conditions do not permit a safe transit.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 15, 2025 – Dec 18, 2025
Jan 05, 2026 – Jan 08, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Restrictions
Commercially packaged deer corn labeled <20 ppb aflatoxin is only permissible bait.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Waders for crossing river. Mobility impaired hunters should contact the park for accommodations.
Baiting
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: 1428
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 50%
$3.00 /adult
Hunters should bring their own portable blinds as blinds will not be provided. Orientation on the first day: 12:00PM Hunt ends on the last day: 11:00AM
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2026 – Jan 08, 2026
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
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; Exotic mammals may be in low numbers and likelihood of harvest will be variable.
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
$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 08, 2025 – Dec 11, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside spread equal to or greater than ear tips; or buck must have at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Two Sambar Deer; Either Sex
Two Axis Deer; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 16
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: 5870
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 53%
$3.00 /adult
Camping is allowed only in the Trinity Unit campsite. The campground 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
Oct 28, 2025 – Nov 01, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs or UTVs recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 15
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: 1514
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 33%
$3.00 /adult
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 headquarters located at 3900 Mercedes St., in San Angelo, TX no later than 9:59 a.m. on the first day of each scheduled hunt. Please do not go the park entrance station; staff there cannot process standby hunters. Standby drawings will occur promptly at 10:00 a.m. Mandatory orientation for all hunters 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
Dec 02, 2025 – Dec 04, 2025
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Two Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; High clearance, 4x4 vehicles are recommended.
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: 3123
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck
Unlimited Aoudad
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: 782
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 05, 2026 – Jan 07, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must follow county antler restrictions
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring chair and shooting stick for pop-up 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: 712
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 50%
$3.00 /adult
Standby payments by credit or debit cards only.
Access to and from assigned units is on county or state roads. All deer must be field dressed and brought to the check station. Without ATVs or UTVs be prepared for long hikes over rough terrain. Units on average are approximately 1,500 acres each.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 01, 2025 – Nov 03, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 – Nov 19, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Restrictions
No Baiting allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs and UTVs are recommended but not required.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
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: 667
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 22%