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  1. Brazos Bend SP
  2. Chaparral WMA
  3. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  4. Cooper Lake State Park
  5. Gene Howe WMA
  6. Granger PHL
  7. Gus Engeling WMA
  8. James Daughtrey WMA
  9. Justin Hurst WMA
  10. Lake McClellan Recreation Area
  11. Lake Tawakoni State Park
  12. Muse WMA
  13. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  14. Palmetto SP
  15. Palo Duro Canyon SP
  16. Paul & Toni Fox Burns WMA
  17. Possum Kingdom SP
  18. Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois
  19. Roger Fawcett WMA
  20. San Angelo SP
Brazos Bend SP Download Brazos Bend SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by department staff. Blinds will be assigned through a random drawing. All youth 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult supervisor (at least 18 years old) while hunting.
No standbys available.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 15
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 513
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Chaparral WMA Download Chaparral WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Stand-by hunters report to Chaparral WMA before 10:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. Hunt period goes until end of legal shooting hours on the last day (Sunday). For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 830-676-3413 or visit the Chaparral WMA Facebook page.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
All participants 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.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, shooting sticks, and a chair/stool for youth in blinds.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 438
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 61%
Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Download Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standby applicants must be at the James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 10:00 AM on first day of hunt period. Hunts coincide with James E. Daughtrey WMA youth hunts (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA checkstation). Partial closures. Hunting will be limited to specific areas as identified on orientation maps.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2026 – Nov 08, 2026
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only youth are permitted to harvest animals during hunt period. Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all participants on this hunt.
Hunt Method
Compartment; No hunting stands are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, shooting sticks, and chairs for youth hunters.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 159
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Cooper Lake State Park Download Cooper Lake State Park Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 11
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 263
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Gene Howe WMA Download Gene Howe WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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The hunt orientation will be conducted at 10:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. The hunt will occur from noon on the first day through the evening on the last day.
No standbys available.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only; Limit One Antlerless
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Guided
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 2
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 36
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate:
All selected hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at Youth hunt Check Station on January 1st, 2027, at 10:00 am. Standby drawing will take place at Youth Hunt Check Station on the same day for unfilled online positions. Selected hunters who are not present and on time for the mandatory orientation will forfeit their permit. For more information call or text 512/925-3787. Hunters may bring corn, corn must contain less than 20 ppb aflatoxin level.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 01, 2027 – Jan 03, 2027
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Please sight in shotguns with slugs prior to arrival. Bring chairs and shooting sticks
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 125
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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The hunt orientation will be conducted at 12:00 PM on the first day of the hunt at the Gus Engeling WMA Hunter Check Station. Standbys must be signed in at the check station before 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 01, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 50
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 150
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate: 30%
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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All participants 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.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2026 – Nov 08, 2026
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only youth are permitted to harvest animals during hunt period.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Some permanent stands are available. Hunters may bring portable blinds, chairs, and shooting sticks for youth-hunter use.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 252
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Justin Hurst WMA Download Justin Hurst WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; ATVs/UTVs are recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 22
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 272
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 52%
Lake McClellan Recreation Area Download Lake McClellan Recreation Area Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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A mandatory orientation will be held at noon on Friday. The hunt will begin immediately following the orientation. Standbys may be available. Standbys must be present and registered by 2:55 p.m. on the day of the hunt. Standbys will be drawn on the first day of the hunt at 3 p.m.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex; Any number of hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Blinds are placed in a safe location and cannot be moved or repositioned. Hunters and supervisors will be taken to assigned blinds by Forest Service and TPWD staff. Walking in the unit area is strictly prohibited. All hunters and supervisors must wear a m
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 2
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 90
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
Lake Tawakoni State Park
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Standbys may be available and applicant must be at Lake Tawakoni State Park Headquarters building before 10AM on the first day of the hunt period. Please call park to confirm. Camping will not be available to hunters during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 01, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Slugs or Buckshot
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Standby drawing will be held at 11 AM on the first day of the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Jan 09, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders or Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 24
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 119
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 25%
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunters must attend an 11:00 a.m. mandatory orientation at the Nannie Stringfellow WMA headquarters on the first day of the hunt period. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. For more information call 979/798-8746.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Antlerless and One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; ATVs and UTVs highly recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 17
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 170
Permits/Groups: 23
Success Rate:
Palmetto SP
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Muzzleloaders
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Palo Duro Canyon SP Download Palo Duro Canyon SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunt occurs in main portion of Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Guided Hunt- must contact hunt manager when selected for further instruction and information. On site accommodations available.
No standbys available.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
One Turkey; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Shotguns Turkey
Hunt Restrictions
Center Fire Rifles, Muzzleloader for WTD, Shotgun only for Turkey.
Hunt Method
Guided
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 175
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 50%
Paul & Toni Fox Burns WMA Download Paul & Toni Fox Burns WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Burns WMA hunts will be conducted out of the Muse WMA Check Station. See hunt brochure for more details.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Jan 09, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
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: 18
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 102
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 66%
Possum Kingdom SP Download Possum Kingdom SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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State Park will be closed to public during hunt. Cabins at the park will be available for rent if you wish to stay onsite.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Bag Limit
Two Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
No ATV's or UTV's, No Dogs, No feeding, Centerfire only
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 12
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 290
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 84%
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Download Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 212
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Roger Fawcett WMA Download Roger Fawcett WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standby drawing will be held at 11:00 AM on first day of hunt period. Freshwater fishing using a rod and reel will be available to permit holders during daylight hours at designated lakes during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Dec 05, 2026 – Dec 06, 2026
Bag Limit
One Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Aoudad
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Shotguns with Slugs or Buckshot
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 24
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 348
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 34%
San Angelo SP Download San Angelo SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Hunting by assigned blind provided by the park. Drawn hunters will be able to drive to their assigned blind dependent on weather conditions. Standby hunters wishing to participate in hunts must report to the San Angelo State Park headquarters located at 3900 Mercedes St., in San Angelo, TX no later than 9:59 a.m. on the first day of each scheduled hunt. Please do not go the park entrance station; staff there cannot process standby hunters. Standby drawings will occur promptly at 10:00 a.m. Mandatory orientation for all hunters will occur promptly at 11:00 a.m. For more information call San Angelo State Park at 325-949-4757.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Four Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
One Javelina; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; High clearance, 4x4 vehicles are recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
Fee per adult: $0.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 593
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate: