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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
Hunt area opens at 5:00 am each day and closes at 8:00 pm.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 06, 2024
Nov 23, 2024 – Nov 27, 2024
Dec 07, 2024 – Dec 11, 2024
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: 1264
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Balcones Canyonlands NWR Download Balcones Canyonlands NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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ATV/UTV are allowed on roads only. Compartments may be shared.
No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 22, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks
One Turkey; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 138
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: 1727
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Caddo Lake NWR Download Caddo Lake NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Only federally approved non-toxic projectiles allowed. No overnight camping allowed on the area.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 29, 2024 – Dec 01, 2024
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: 474
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Laguna Atascosa NWR Download Laguna Atascosa NWR Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Hunters have access to refuge 1.5 hours prior to official sunrise and 1 hour after legal shooting hours.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 15, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024
Nov 22, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 22, 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. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
Hunt Method
Entire Area; These hunts will be conducted on Units 2, 3, 5, & 8 only.
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: 3718
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake Download Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - East Lake Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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Scouting period begins the Monday before an awarded hunt up to the day of the hunt.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 14, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024
Dec 05, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 12, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Jan 02, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
Jan 09, 2025 – Jan 12, 2025
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. The youth minimum age for all NWR hunts is 9 years old.
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: 2577
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit Download Neches River NWR - Dead Water Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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NWR Unit resides in Cherokee County.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 22, 2024
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 29, 2024
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
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: 40
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: 384
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit Download Neches River NWR - Rocky Point Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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NWR Unit resides in Anderson County.
No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 22, 2024
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 29, 2024
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
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: 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: 263
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit Download Neches River NWR - Sandy Bluff Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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NWR Unit resides in Cherokee County.
No standbys available.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 22, 2024
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 29, 2024
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
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: 15
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: 303
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit Download Neches River NWR - Walnut Branch Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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NWR Unit resides in Cherokee County.
No standbys available.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 22, 2024
Dec 27, 2024 – Dec 29, 2024
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
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: 15
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: 286
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Boars Den Download Trinity River NWR - Boars Den Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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All units are bottomland hardwood forests, subject to flooding from the Trinity River and may be closed upon short notice.
No standbys available.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 16, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
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: 424
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Brierwood Download Trinity River NWR - Brierwood Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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All units are bottomland hardwood forests, subject to flooding from the Trinity River and may be closed upon short notice.
No standbys available.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 16, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
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
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All units are bottomland hardwood forests, subject to flooding from the Trinity River and may be closed upon short notice.
No standbys available.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 16, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
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: 237
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Hirsch Download Trinity River NWR - Hirsch Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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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.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 16, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
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: 237
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Mcguire Download Trinity River NWR - Mcguire Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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All units are bottomland hardwood forests, subject to flooding from the Trinity River and may be closed upon short notice.
No standbys available.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 16, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
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: 236
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Trinity River NWR - Page Download Trinity River NWR - Page Brochure
$3.00 /adult
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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.
1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Nov 16, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
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: 351
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: