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  1. Aransas NWR
  2. Balcones Canyonlands NWR
  3. Caddo Lake NWR
  4. Laguna Atascosa NWR
  5. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake
  6. Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit
  7. Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit
  8. Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit
  9. Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit
  10. Trinity River NWR - Boars Den
  11. Trinity River NWR - Brierwood
  12. Trinity River NWR - Butler
  13. Trinity River NWR - Hirsch
  14. Trinity River NWR - Mcguire
  15. Trinity River NWR - Page
Aransas NWR Download Aransas NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt area opens at 5:00 am each day and closes at 8:00 pm.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 08, 2023
Nov 25, 2023 – Nov 29, 2023
Dec 09, 2023 – Dec 13, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Shotguns with Slugs
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: 1314
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Balcones Canyonlands NWR Download Balcones Canyonlands NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old. ATV/UTV are allowed on roads only. Compartments may be shared.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 17, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Dec 08, 2023 – Dec 10, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks
One Turkey; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 150
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: 1722
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Caddo Lake NWR Download Caddo Lake NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Only federally approved non-toxic projectiles allowed. No overnight camping allowed on the area.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 24, 2023 – Nov 26, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Legal buck must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than 13 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders or Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 10
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: 431
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Laguna Atascosa NWR Download Laguna Atascosa NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
These hunts will be conducted on Units 2, 3, 5, & 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 17, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Dec 08, 2023 – Dec 10, 2023
Jan 12, 2024 – Jan 14, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Handguns are not allowed.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 140
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: 3312
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake Download Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake 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 Nilgai Antelope
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Javelina; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Restrictions
Shotguns with slugs must be 20 gauge or larger.
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 36
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: 2451
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
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Jan 05, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; 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: 24
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: 321
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 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Jan 05, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; 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: $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: 232
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 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Jan 05, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; 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: 9
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: 210
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 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Jan 05, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; 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: 9
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: 212
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Boars Den Download Trinity River NWR - Boars Den 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
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 26, 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
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 36
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: 401
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
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 26, 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
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 32
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: 335
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Butler Download Trinity River NWR - Butler 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
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 12, 2024
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 26, 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
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 2
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: 206
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
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 23, 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
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: 215
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
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 26, 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
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 10
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: 199
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Page Download Trinity River NWR - Page Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Page 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
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 26, 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
Hunt Method
Entire Area
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 36
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: 349
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: