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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 21, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
Dec 05, 2026 – Dec 09, 2026
Nov 07, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026
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: 1106
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. Unlimited feral pigs and exotic mammals. Exotics in limited numbers.
No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks
One Turkey; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
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: 144
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: 2131
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 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; 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: 508
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. Participation in a mandatory hunters' orientation is required for all hunters in order to hunt, due to biological monitoring; the hunters' orientation will take place on scout day, which falls on the Thursday before the hunt commences. Depending on the schedule for your specific hunt, you?ll need to attend the orientation at a specific time that will be sent out via email along with additional information.
No standbys available.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
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: 4176
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 05, 2026 – Nov 08, 2026
Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Dec 03, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 03, 2027
Jan 07, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Nilgai Antelope
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
One 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: 2994
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 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
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: 16
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: 483
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 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
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: 4
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: 299
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 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
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: 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: 342
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 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
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: 8
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: 358
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 07, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
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: 370
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 07, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
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: 289
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 07, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
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: 217
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 07, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
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: 204
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 07, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
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: 210
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 07, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
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: 309
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: