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- Abilene SP
- Alazan Bayou WMA
- Albert & Bessie Kronkosky SNA
- Atlanta SP
- Brazos Bend SP
- Chaparral WMA
- Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
- Copper Breaks SP
- Enchanted Rock SNA
- Fort Boggy SP
- Gene Howe WMA
- Government Canyon SNA
- Guadalupe River SP
- Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit
- Gus Engeling WMA
- Honey Creek SNA
- Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP
- James Daughtrey WMA
- Kerr WMA
- Lake Mineral Wells SP
- Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
- Matador WMA
- Matagorda Island WMA
- Old Sabine Bottom WMA
- Pat Mayse WMA
- Pedernales Falls SP Annex
- Powderhorn WMA
- Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
- San Angelo SP
- Seminole Canyon SP / HS
- White Oak Creek WMA
Abilene SP
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$3.00
/adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2022 –
Dec 08, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
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: 1559
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate:
57%
Alazan Bayou WMA
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 05, 2022 –
Nov 09, 2022
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Rimfire
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available:
12
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: 787
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate:
67%
Albert & Bessie Kronkosky SNA
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$3.00
/adult
Due to rough, rocky roads a high clearance 4WD vehicle is highly recommended. No camping available on site. Blind and feeder will be assigned on first day.
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2022 –
Nov 06, 2022
Nov 25, 2022 –
Nov 27, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; One Buck, Two Doe
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Extra baiting with corn or Alfalfa only.
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: 2100
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate:
11%
Atlanta SP
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2022 –
Dec 08, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and One Buck; Limit three antlerless or Limit two antlerless and one legal buck. A legal buck is a buck with at least one (1) unbranched antler or an inside antler spread of 13 inches or better.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
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
Last Year
Applicants: 648
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate:
65%
Brazos Bend SP
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$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.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 15, 2022 –
Nov 17, 2022
Dec 13, 2022 –
Dec 15, 2022
Nov 14, 2023 –
Nov 16, 2023
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
90
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: 2552
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate:
50%
Chaparral WMA
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 12, 2022 –
Dec 16, 2022
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Method
Compartment; Some permanent blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
26
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: 5842
Permits/Groups: 26
Success Rate:
26%
Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 03, 2023 –
Jan 06, 2023
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); and one buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all participants, regardless of hunt method.
Hunt Method
Compartment; No blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available:
4
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: 1018
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
Copper Breaks SP
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$3.00
/adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 03, 2022 –
Dec 04, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
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 early to scout game trials, bring portable pop-up blinds and game hauler 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: 562
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate:
100%
Enchanted Rock SNA
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2022 –
Dec 09, 2022
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
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:
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: 3931
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate:
79%
Fort Boggy SP
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$3.00
/adult
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2022 –
Dec 09, 2022
Dec 19, 2022 –
Dec 23, 2022
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters may bring portable blinds. Use of ATVs allowed
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
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: 675
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate:
Gene Howe WMA
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 14, 2022 –
Nov 18, 2022
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 wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
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: 1071
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate:
40%
Government Canyon SNA
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2022 –
Dec 08, 2022
Jan 03, 2023 –
Jan 05, 2023
Jan 10, 2023 –
Jan 12, 2023
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
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; may exist in very limited numbers- rarely seen
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment; Most compartments have permanent blinds. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds (pop-ups or tri-pods). Vehicles with high ground clearance recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
15
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: 1899
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate:
48%
Guadalupe River SP
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$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. Orientation begins at 10:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. The hunt ends at 10:00 AM on the last 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2023 –
Jan 08, 2023
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Blinds are either wooden box blinds with a sliding wooden bench that can be removed in lieu of folding chairs that you must provide, or pop-up hunting blind (you provide chair).
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: 2852
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
50%
Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit
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$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. Orientation begins at 10:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. The hunt ends at 10:00 AM on the last 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2023 –
Jan 08, 2023
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Blinds are either wooden box blinds with a sliding wooden bench that can be removed in lieu of folding chairs that you must provide, or pop-up hunting blind (you provide chair).
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
4
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: 2163
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate:
100%
Gus Engeling WMA
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2022 –
Nov 06, 2022
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
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: 1201
Permits/Groups: 35
Success Rate:
31%
Honey Creek SNA
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$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. Orientation begins at 10:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. The hunt ends at 10:00 AM on the last 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2023 –
Jan 08, 2023
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Blinds are either wooden box blinds with a sliding wooden bench that can be removed in lieu of folding chairs that you must provide, or pop-up hunting blind (you provide chair).
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: 1859
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate:
67%
Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 29, 2022 –
Dec 01, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
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: 2455
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate:
James Daughtrey WMA
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 03, 2023 –
Jan 06, 2023
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); and one buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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: 2327
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate:
21%
Kerr WMA
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$3.00
/adult
Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Mandatory Orientation Will Take Place at 11 AM on the 1st Day of Hunt.
No standbys available.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 08, 2022 –
Nov 10, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; One (1) antlerless AND One (1) buck with an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
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: 2625
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate:
85%
Lake Mineral Wells SP
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$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, driver's 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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 14, 2022 –
Dec 16, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
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.
Baiting
Not 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: 1663
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate:
50%
Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
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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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2023 –
Jan 08, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or 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
One Javelina; Either Sex
Hunt Restrictions
No harvesting bobcats, coyotes, or nilgai.
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
Last Year
Applicants: 550
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate:
25%
Matador WMA
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2022 –
Nov 11, 2022
Nov 14, 2022 –
Nov 18, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
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: 1970
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate:
44%
Matagorda Island WMA
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$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.
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.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 14, 2022 –
Nov 16, 2022
Nov 28, 2022 –
Nov 30, 2022
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
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: 1339
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate:
63%
Old Sabine Bottom WMA
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$3.00
/adult
Standby payments by credit or debit cards only.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 05, 2022 –
Nov 07, 2022
Dec 07, 2022 –
Dec 09, 2022
Bag Limit
Two 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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs, ORVs, or boats encouraged depending on river conditions. Call ahead for more information. (903/881-8233)
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available:
50
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: 634
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate:
15%
Pat Mayse WMA
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$3.00
/adult
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 12, 2022 –
Nov 14, 2022
Nov 19, 2022 –
Nov 21, 2022
Dec 03, 2022 –
Dec 05, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
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: 554
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate:
21%
Pedernales Falls SP Annex
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$3.00
/adult
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.
No standbys available.
Hunt area access requires wading across the Pedernales River. Cancellation of this hunt may occur if river conditions do not permit a safe transit.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 14, 2022 –
Nov 17, 2022
Jan 16, 2023 –
Jan 19, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Restrictions
Commercially packaged deer corn is only permissible bait.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Waders for crossing river.
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: 1644
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate:
50%
Powderhorn WMA
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 12, 2022 –
Dec 15, 2022
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
One Sambar Deer; Either Sex
One Axis Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
One Sambar Deer; Either Sex
One Axis Deer; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 5099
Permits/Groups: 18
Success Rate:
72%
Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
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$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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2022 –
Nov 06, 2022
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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs or UTVs recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available:
25
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: 1035
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate:
54%
San Angelo SP
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$3.00
/adult
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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 13, 2022 –
Dec 15, 2022
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks; Limit one fork antlerled buck
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
One Exotic Mammals
One Javelina; Either Sex
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: 2664
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate:
57%
Seminole Canyon SP / HS
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$3.00
/adult
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2022 –
Dec 09, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered 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: 727
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate:
White Oak Creek WMA
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$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.
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.
Application Deadline Expired
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 05, 2022 –
Nov 07, 2022
Nov 16, 2022 –
Nov 18, 2022
Bag Limit
Two 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
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:
36
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: 465
Permits/Groups: 36
Success Rate:
38%