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  1. Aransas NWR
  2. Hagerman NWR
  3. Laguna Atascosa NWR
  4. Lower Rio Grande NWR - Schaleben
  5. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Teniente
  6. Muleshoe NWR
  7. Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit
  8. Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit
  9. Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit
  10. Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit
  11. Trinity River NWR - Brierwood
  12. Trinity River NWR - Hirsch
  13. Trinity River NWR - Mcguire
Aransas NWR Download Aransas NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt area opens at 5:00 am each day and closes at 9:00 pm.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 07, 2023 – Oct 15, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 300
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 640
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Hagerman NWR Download Hagerman NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Proof of completion of Bowhunter Education required. Contact Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge at 903-786-2826 for more information. Hunting Compartments: Godwin, Goode, and Meyers.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 06, 2023
Nov 17, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and Two Bucks; Bucks must have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater or have at least one unbranched antler. Limit one buck with inside spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 139
Fee per adult: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1999
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Laguna Atascosa NWR Download Laguna Atascosa NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
This hunt will be conducted on Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 8 only. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 03, 2023 – Nov 07, 2023
Nov 10, 2023 – Nov 14, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 – Dec 19, 2023
Jan 05, 2024 – Jan 09, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 800
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1921
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lower Rio Grande NWR - Schaleben Download Lower Rio Grande NWR - Schaleben Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 09, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 16, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Dec 07, 2023 – Dec 10, 2023
Dec 14, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Jan 04, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Jan 11, 2024 – Jan 14, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 48
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1318
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Teniente Download Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Teniente Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old. Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 09, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 16, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Dec 07, 2023 – Dec 10, 2023
Dec 14, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Jan 04, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Jan 11, 2024 – Jan 14, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
One Javelina; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 240
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1632
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Muleshoe NWR Download Muleshoe NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 24, 2023 – Oct 27, 2023
Dec 05, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Bag Limit
One Deer; Either Sex; white-tailed or mule deer
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 870
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit Download Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 26, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Nov 02, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 40
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 295
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit Download Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 26, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Nov 02, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 234
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit Download Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 26, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Nov 02, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 14
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 215
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit Download Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 26, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Nov 02, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 227
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Brierwood Download Trinity River NWR - Brierwood Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
All units are bottomland hardwood forests, subject to flooding from the Trinity River and may be closed upon short notice.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 30, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and Two Bucks; Bucks must have at least 1 unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches or more (limit one).
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 26
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 310
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Hirsch Download Trinity River NWR - Hirsch Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hirsch Unit is open for hunters with disabilities where an ATV may be used by special use permit. All units are bottomland hardwood forests, subject to flooding from the Trinity River and may be closed upon short notice.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 30, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and Two Bucks; Bucks must have at least 1 unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches or more (limit one).
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 18
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 222
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Mcguire Download Trinity River NWR - Mcguire Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
All units are bottomland hardwood forests, subject to flooding from the Trinity River and may be closed upon short notice.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 30, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and Two Bucks; Bucks must have at least 1 unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches or more (limit one).
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 12
Fee per adult: $130.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 9- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 225
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: