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  1. Brazos Bend SP
  2. Chaparral WMA
  3. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  4. Cooper Lake State Park
  5. Granger PHL
  6. Gus Engeling WMA
  7. James Daughtrey WMA
  8. Justin Hurst WMA
  9. Lake McClellan Recreation Area
  10. Muse WMA
  11. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  12. Palo Duro Canyon SP
  13. Possum Kingdom SP
  14. Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
  15. Roger Fawcett WMA
  16. 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.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 20, 2024
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: 487
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 8%
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 16, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024
Nov 23, 2024 – Nov 24, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
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: 416
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 19%
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)
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2024 – Nov 03, 2024
Nov 09, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
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: 237
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 11%
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.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 04, 2025 – Jan 05, 2025
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: 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: 267
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 100%
All selected hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at Youth hunt Check Station on January 10th, 2025, at 11:00 am. Standby drawing will take place at Youth Hunt Check Station on the same day. Selected hunters who are not present and on time for the mandatory orientation will forefeit 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 10, 2025 – Jan 12, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Sight in shotguns with slugs prior to arrival. Bring chairs and shooting sticks
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
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: 136
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling 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 26, 2024 – Oct 27, 2024
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: 126
Permits/Groups: 75
Success Rate: 17%
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 02, 2024 – Nov 03, 2024
Nov 09, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
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: 308
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 35%
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
Dec 07, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Rubber boots, rain gear, mosquito repellent, and ORVs/ATVs are highly recommended.
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: 341
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 27%
Lake McClellan Recreation Area Download Lake McClellan Recreation Area Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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White-tailed deer are the primary species inhabiting the area. Feral hogs and exotics are very limited in number. A mandatory orientation will be held at noon on Friday. The hunt will begin immediately following the orientation. Hunters and supervisors will be taken to assigned blinds by Forest Service and TPWD staff. Blinds are placed in a safe location and cannot be moved or repositioned. Walking in the unit area is strictly prohibited. All hunters and supervisors must wear a minimum of 400 square inches of fluorescent orange material covering the chest and back and orange headwear. All harvested animals must be checked in no later than noon on Sunday. 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. followed by a mandatory orientation and blind assignment. Individuals not drawn must leave the hunt area immediately following the standby drawing.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Any exotics present
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
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: 211
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
Standby drawing will be held at 10:30 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
Oct 26, 2024 – Oct 27, 2024
Dec 07, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Jan 11, 2025 – Jan 12, 2025
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: 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: 155
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 34%
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow WMA Brochure
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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 19, 2024 – Oct 20, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; ATVs and ORVs highly recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 23
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: 223
Permits/Groups: 23
Success Rate: 21%
Palo Duro Canyon SP Download Palo Duro Canyon SP Brochure
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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.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 07, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only; Management Mature Antlerless White-Tail
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: 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: 191
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
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.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 20, 2024 – Dec 21, 2024
Jan 03, 2025 – Jan 04, 2025
Bag Limit
Two Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
No ATV's, No Dogs, 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: 251
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 83%
Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Camping is allowed only in the Trinity Unit campsite. The campground does not have water or electricity; however, restroom facilities and drinking water are available at the check station.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 23, 2024 – Nov 25, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATV/ORV use is recommended
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: 158
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 55%
Roger Fawcett WMA Download Roger Fawcett WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standby drawing will be held at 10:30 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 09, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
Dec 07, 2024 – Dec 08, 2024
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: 359
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 39%
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 office no later than 10:59 a.m. on the first day of each scheduled hunt. Standby drawings 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.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 27, 2024 – Oct 29, 2024
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit Two Spike Bucks
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
One Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
Two Javelina; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 646
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 57%