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  1. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  2. Choke Canyon SP - South Shore Unit
  3. Choke Canyon SP- Calliham Unit
  4. Devils River SNA - Del Norte Unit
  5. Elephant Mountain WMA
  6. James Daughtrey WMA
  7. Kerr WMA
  8. Mason Mountain WMA
  9. Muse WMA
  10. Stephen F. Austin SP
Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Download Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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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 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 24, 2025 – Nov 26, 2025
Dec 02, 2025 – Dec 04, 2025
Dec 09, 2025 – Dec 11, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
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
Permits
Available: 9
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: 1132
Permits/Groups: 9
Success Rate: 70%
Choke Canyon SP - South Shore Unit Download Choke Canyon SP - South Shore Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Standby applicants must be at the Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 11:00 AM on first day of hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA and Choke Canyon SP-North Shore unit 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
Nov 24, 2025 – Nov 26, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Only one legally permissible means per hunter will be allowed into the hunt area. Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all participants on this hunt, regardless of hunt method.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 2
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: 882
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 50%
Choke Canyon SP- Calliham Unit Download Choke Canyon SP- Calliham Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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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 hunt dates (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA checkstation). Choke Canyon State Park-Calliham Unit tent camping area and Dove Place trail will be closed 5:00PM January 5 to 10:00PM January 9.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 06, 2026 – Jan 09, 2026
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have 7 or fewer antler points and an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all hunters and participants on this hunt, regardless of hunt method. No means restriction; only one legally permissible means per hunter will be allowed into the hunt area.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
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: 899
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate:
Devils River SNA - Del Norte Unit Download Devils River SNA - Del Norte Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Limited road access inside compartments. Be prepared for long hikes over rough terrain. Feral hogs & Axis are in limited numbers. Absolutely no UTV or ATV's.
No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 08, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Buck; Hunt limited to one Mature Buck ONLY per permit
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Only permitted hunters or permitted supervisors allowed on site during the hunt.
Hunt Method
Compartment; High clearance and/or 4x4 vehicle recommended. Expect that brush will scratch vehicles.
Baiting
Not 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: 2894
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 70%
Elephant Mountain WMA Download Elephant Mountain WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 19, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025
Jan 07, 2026 – Jan 09, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Guided Management
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Guided
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 2
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: 1389
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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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
Nov 24, 2025 – Nov 26, 2025
Dec 02, 2025 – Dec 04, 2025
Dec 09, 2025 – Dec 11, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless; Buck(s) must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
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: 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: 1616
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 57%
Exotic mammals are in limited numbers. Mandatory orientation will take place at 11 AM on the 1st day of the hunt. Standbys MAY be available, call WMA the week before to check 830-238-4483.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2025 – Nov 06, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Dec 18, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit one antlerless and one buck with at least one unbranched antler -OR- Two Antlerless
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 3319
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 78%
Mason Mountain WMA Download Mason Mountain 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 04, 2025 – Nov 07, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Buck(s) must have 5 or less antler points.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 938
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Standby drawing will be held at 11AM the first morning of the hunt.
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; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Shotguns with Slugs
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: 942
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 83%
Stephen F. Austin SP Download Stephen F. Austin SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Permitted hunters 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 10:00 am on the first day of the desired hunt period for the selection process at 10:30 am. All permitted and stand by hunters must attend mandatory orientation at 11:00 am. Park gates will open to hunters at 9:30 am.
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
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Buck; 2 deer, antlerless and bucks having at least 1 unbranched antler only. Maximum buck harvest is 1.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Muzzleloaders or Shotguns with Slugs
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: 1687
Permits/Groups: 14
Success Rate: 79%