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  1. Abilene SP
  2. Alazan Bayou WMA
  3. Albert & Bessie Kronkosky SNA
  4. Atlanta SP
  5. Bastrop SP
  6. Big Bend Ranch SP
  7. Caprock Canyons SP
  8. Chaparral WMA
  9. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  10. Colorado Bend SP
  11. Cooper WMA
  12. E.O. Siecke State Forest
  13. Enchanted Rock SNA
  14. Garner SP
  15. Gene Howe WMA
  16. Gene Howe WMA - Pat Murphy Unit
  17. Guadalupe River SP
  18. Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit
  19. Gus Engeling WMA
  20. Honey Creek SNA
  21. I.D. Fairchild State Forest
  22. Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP
  23. James Daughtrey WMA
  24. John Henry Kirby State Forest
  25. Justin Hurst WMA
  26. Lake Brownwood SP
  27. Lake McClellan Recreation Area
  28. Lake Mineral Wells SP
  29. Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit
  30. Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
  31. Masterson State Forest
  32. Matagorda Island WMA
  33. Nannie Stringfellow WMA
  34. Old Sabine Bottom WMA
  35. Pedernales Falls SP
  36. Powderhorn WMA
  37. Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit
  38. Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
  39. San Angelo SP
  40. South Llano River SP
  41. Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA
  42. White Oak Creek WMA
Abilene SP Download Abilene SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
This hunt will occur at Lake Abilene only. Compartments 20-40 acres with a feeder in each compartment. Hunting will generally occur near feeders.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 135
Permits/Groups: 19
Success Rate: 50%
Alazan Bayou WMA Download Alazan Bayou WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2021 – Nov 07, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have inside spread greater than or equal to 13" or at least 1 unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Rimfire
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 89
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 21%
Albert & Bessie Kronkosky SNA
$0.00 /adult
Expired
The October 23-24 Youth hunt is administered by TPWD. The December and February Youth hunt are managed by the Texas Youth Hunt program (TYHP). Winners of the December and February hunts will need to create an online account with TYHP. Once drawing occurs, TPWD will send the win list to TYHP. TYHP will then contact the winners with further details. If people want more information about TYHP call 1-800-460-5494 or visit www.TYHP.org
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 23, 2021 – Oct 24, 2021
Dec 10, 2021 – Dec 12, 2021
Feb 18, 2022 – Feb 20, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; One Buck and Two Doe/Antlerless
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; For the October 23-24 Youth hunt: Due to rough, rocky roads a high clearance 4 WD vehicle is highly 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: 162
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 21%
Atlanta SP Download Atlanta SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 15, 2022 – Jan 18, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 54
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 43%
Bastrop SP Download Bastrop SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Baiting is allowed.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 31, 2021 – Jan 02, 2022
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Bucks must follow antler restrictions for Bastrop County. Limit of 1 buck greater than 13 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds since blinds are not provided within compartments. Extensive walking is required to reach prime hunting areas.
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: 329
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Big Bend Ranch SP Download Big Bend Ranch SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Feral hogs are in limited numbers. No standby
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 29, 2021 – Dec 02, 2021
Bag Limit
One Mule Deer; Either Sex
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Handguns
Hunt Restrictions
Any vehicle with an elevated seat or shooting platform is strictly prohibited. Any ATV or UTV is prohibited in the park. Hunting dogs are prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment; It is strongly recommended that hunters have a four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle to participate in this hunt. All roads in the park interior are rugged and unpaved, and some roads require a 4WD, high clearance vehicle. Bring good binoculars.
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: 240
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 100%
Caprock Canyons SP Download Caprock Canyons SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Because of the extremely rugged terrain of the park, hunters should be prepared for a very strenuous hunt that may occur during severe winter conditions such as freezing rain or snow.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 28, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Either Sex; Antler restrictions will apply to both white-tailed and mule deer bucks.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Vehicular access is restricted to established roadways. Hunters are responsible for driving to their compartment. Camping is available for hunter and supervising adult only.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters should be prepared for long distance shots of at least 200 yards. The removal of the harvested animal from portions of the park to the nearest road or pickup point can be very strenuous because of the terrain and size of the animals.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 185
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 42%
Chaparral WMA Download Chaparral WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt goes until end of legal shooting time on the last day of the hunt period. 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.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 27, 2021 – Dec 30, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Limit 1 buck. Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
No standby positions are available. Only youth are permitted to harvest.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, shooting sticks, and a stool/chair for youth in blinds.
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: 735
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 20%
Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Download Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standby applicants must be at the James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 10:00 AM on the first day of the hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA hunt (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA checkstation).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 20, 2021 – Dec 22, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
One Javelina; Either Sex
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 blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, chairs, and shooting sticks for youth hunters.
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: 147
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate: 16%
Colorado Bend SP Download Colorado Bend SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds. There are temporary blinds made with cattle panel and t-posts that you can stack cedar limbs against and use for cover if you do not have a portable blind. Campsites will be available to reserve.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2021 – Nov 07, 2021
Dec 27, 2021 – Dec 29, 2021
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in its original container. Only Drawn Youth Hunters and their one supervisor will be allowed in the park during the hunt.
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: 414
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 38%
Cooper WMA
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2021 – Nov 07, 2021
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters may bring portable blinds. ATVs and ORVs are allowed.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
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: 73
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate: 34%
E.O. Siecke State Forest Download E.O. Siecke State Forest Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring Chairs for all hunters and shooting sticks. Bait is recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 7
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: 61
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 87%
Enchanted Rock SNA Download Enchanted Rock SNA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers. Permitted hunter should report to the park by 10:00 am on the first day of the assigned hunt period. Standby hunters should report to the park by 9:00 am on the first day of the desired hunt period for the selection process.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 21, 2021 – Dec 23, 2021
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed; Corn must be labeled for wildlife use (aflatoxin less than 20 ppb) and in it's original container. No other types of baits allowed.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff. Hunters will need to bring a shooting stick and fold-up chair.
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
Garner SP Download Garner SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 31, 2021 – Jan 02, 2022
Jan 07, 2022 – Jan 09, 2022
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 40
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: 435
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Gene Howe WMA Download Gene Howe WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt welcome and in-brief will be at 9:00 AM on the first day at the area headquarters building. Hunt will begin at 10:00 AM on the first day and continue through end of legal shooting light on the last day.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2021 – Nov 07, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 1
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: 43
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate: 38%
Gene Howe WMA - Pat Murphy Unit Download Gene Howe WMA - Pat Murphy Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt welcome and in-brief will be at 9:00 AM on the first day at the area headquarters building. Hunt will begin at 10:00 AM on the first day and continue through end of legal shooting light on the last day.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2021 – Nov 07, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; White-tailed buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches. Mule deer buck must have an outside main beam spread equal to or greater than 20 inches. Antlerless deer must be white-tailed only.
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 1
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: 33
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 17%
Guadalupe River SP Download Guadalupe River SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Please note that while exotics are present there is no guarantee that they will appear at every blind. Orientation begins at 9:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. The hunt ends at Sunset on the last day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Vehicles with high ground clearance recommended. Wooden blind has sliding wooden bench that can be removed in lieu of folding chairs that you must provide.
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
Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit Download Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Please note that while exotics are present there is no guarantee that they will appear at every blind. Orientation begins at 9:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. The hunt ends at Sunset on the last day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Vehicles with high ground clearance recommended. Wooden blind has sliding wooden bench that can be removed in lieu of folding chairs that you must provide.
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: 394
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate:
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
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: 40
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: 129
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 92%
Honey Creek SNA Download Honey Creek SNA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Please note that while exotics are present there is no guarantee that they will appear at every blind. Orientation begins at 9:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. The hunt ends at Sunset on the last day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Vehicles with high ground clearance recommended. Wooden blind has sliding wooden bench that can be removed in lieu of folding chairs that you must provide.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 3
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
I.D. Fairchild State Forest Download I.D. Fairchild State Forest Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standby hunters should report to site at 10:00am on Saturday October 30, 2021. Hunt period will be from noon on 10/30/21 until 30 mins after sunset on 10/31/21.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Cherokee County Antler Restrictions will be in affect.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Unlimited Bobcats
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring chair for all hunters and shooting sticks/rest.
Baiting
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: 62
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP Download Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 04, 2022 – Jan 06, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 7
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: 232
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 82%
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 20, 2021 – Dec 22, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One 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 box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, 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: 289
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 70%
John Henry Kirby State Forest Download John Henry Kirby State Forest Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; County Buck Restrictions Will Apply
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; MUST BRING CHAIRS! Consider bringing a shooting stick.
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: 26
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 100%
Justin Hurst WMA Download Justin Hurst WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 09, 2021 – Oct 10, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater or at least one unbranched antler.
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 strongly recommended.
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: 170
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 83%
Lake Brownwood SP Download Lake Brownwood SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Orientation and check-in will take place at the park headquarters, campsites and lodging will be available at that time. Regular park camping and lodging fees will apply.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Bag Limit
Three Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
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
Lake McClellan Recreation Area Download Lake McClellan Recreation Area Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters and supervisors will be taken to assigned blinds by Forest Service and TPWD staff. Hunt will start at noon on Friday. All harvested animals must be checked in no later than noon on Sunday.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 10, 2021 – Dec 12, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; May take 1 buck and 1 antlerless, or 2 antlerless
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Any exotics present
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 123
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 100%
Lake Mineral Wells SP Download Lake Mineral Wells SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters will draw for blinds. Check in is at 10 a.m. at Park Administration Training Center. This hunt will end at 6 p.m. on the last day. A copy of your valid Texas hunting license, driver's license (adult) and hunter's education card will be made by park staff upon check-in.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Blinds are placed in a safe location and cannot be moved or repositioned. Walking in the unit area is strictly prohibited. 2. All hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches of fluorescent orange material, with 144 square inches on both chest an
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Each hunter should bring a flashlight, drinking water and foul weather gear.
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: 129
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 48%
Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit Download Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standby availability will be at hunt manager's discretion.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Jan 15, 2022 – Jan 16, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
Baiting
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: 160
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%
Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Download Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standby will be drawn at 11:00am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Dec 27, 2021 – Dec 30, 2021
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex
One Javelina; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
No harvesting bobcats, coyotes, or nilgai.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
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: 68
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 43%
Masterson State Forest Download Masterson State Forest Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring Chairs for all hunters and shooting sticks. Bait is recommended.
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: 59
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 88%
Matagorda Island WMA Download Matagorda Island WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standby applicants must register at the check station on the island before 11:00 am.
All hunters must provide their own boat transportation to and from the Island. TPWD does not provide this service.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 18, 2021 – Dec 20, 2021
Dec 28, 2021 – Dec 30, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
Baiting
Not 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: 108
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%
Nannie Stringfellow WMA Download Nannie Stringfellow WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 02, 2021 – Oct 03, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater or at least one unbranched antler.
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: 139
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 71%
Old Sabine Bottom WMA Download Old Sabine Bottom WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Dec 11, 2021 – Dec 12, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; A legal buck must have a main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or with at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs, ORVs or boats recommended depending on river conditions. Call ahead for more information.
Baiting
Not 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: 61
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 100%
Pedernales Falls SP Download Pedernales Falls SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
All provided blinds are ground brush blinds. All hunters must use provided blinds. wooden benches are provided. A pop-up blind may be authorized as a substitute with the permission of the hunt coordinator.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 20, 2021 – Dec 22, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Commercially packaged deer corn is only permissible bait.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring a more comfortable seat or chair.
Baiting
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: 210
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 9%
Powderhorn WMA Download Powderhorn WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 20, 2021 – Nov 22, 2021
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Jan 08, 2022 – Jan 09, 2022
Jan 22, 2022 – Jan 23, 2022
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
One Sambar Deer; Either Sex
One Axis Deer; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 72
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: 876
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Camping is allowed only in the Frentress Unit campsite. The campsite 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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATV or ORV use is permitted and recommended.
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: 100
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 38%
Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
Camping is allowed only in the Trinity Unit campsite. The campsite 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.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs or UTVs recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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: 97
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 58%
San Angelo SP Download San Angelo SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
This hunt is usually conducted in the campgrounds with drive-up access to your assigned blind. Some blinds may be assigned outside of the campgrounds which will require parking on the side of the road and walking in. Will be dependent upon deer population in the areas just before the hunt. Standby positions may be available. Call park to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2021 – Dec 05, 2021
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One Spike Buck.
Two Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
One Exotic Mammals; 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: 302
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 58%
South Llano River SP Download South Llano River SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
This park will be experiencing capital improvement construction throughout the 2021-2022 hunting season. Blinds in or near construction will not be used, but the full impacts on success of hunts is unknown at this time.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 22, 2021 – Nov 24, 2021
Dec 28, 2021 – Dec 30, 2021
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Sika Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Fallow Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Corn and corn products must be in original container and marked as containing less that 30ppb aflotoxin.
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: 787
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 50%
Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Download Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 26, 2021 – Nov 28, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antler Restrictions, inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 1
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: 30
Permits/Groups: 18
Success Rate: 20%
White Oak Creek WMA Download White Oak Creek WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
Expired
No baiting allowed.
Access to and from assigned units is on county or state roads. Without ATVs or UTVs be prepared for long hikes over rough terrain. Units on average are approximately 1,500 acres each.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs and ORVs are recommended but not required.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
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: 55
Permits/Groups: 18
Success Rate: 45%