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  1. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  2. Elephant Mountain WMA
  3. Granger PHL
  4. James Daughtrey WMA
  5. Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
  6. Mason Mountain WMA
  7. Palo Duro Canyon SP
  8. Sierra Diablo WMA
  9. Yoakum Dunes WMA
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 the first day of the hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA youth hunt (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 15, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches, or have at least one unbranched antler.
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: 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
Last Year
Applicants: 386
Permits/Groups: 3
Success Rate: 60%
Elephant Mountain WMA Download Elephant Mountain WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Feral hogs and coyotes are in limited numbers
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 28, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Buck; Mule deer buck must have an outside spread of at least 18 inches or one side with two points or less
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
One Javelina; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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: 408
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
All selected hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at Youth hunt Check Station on January 3rd, 2025, 11:00 am at the Granger Checkstation.
No standbys available.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 29, 2025 – Dec 30, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Buck; Management
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Please site rifles in before arriving and bring chairs, shooting sticks, and binoculars.
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: 389
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
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 15, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches, or must have at least one unbranched antler.
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, shooting sticks, and chairs.
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: 490
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 38%
Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Download Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standby will be drawn at 11:00am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 01, 2025 – Nov 02, 2025
Nov 28, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025
Dec 06, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
Dec 27, 2025 – Dec 30, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips, or at least one unbranched antler.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Hunt Restrictions
No harvesting bobcats, coyotes, or nilgai.
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: 174
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 55%
Mason Mountain WMA Download Mason Mountain WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Antlerless or One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 315
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Palo Duro Canyon SP Download Palo Duro Canyon SP Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Management Hunt at Canon Cita property of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2025 – Dec 06, 2025
Dec 07, 2025 – Dec 08, 2025
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer or Mule Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 348
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 75%
Sierra Diablo WMA Download Sierra Diablo WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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Elk are in limited numbers. Primitive camping is available on the area, no facilities are available. Hunters will be required to attend a hunt orientation at the WMA HQ prior to being assigned hunt compartments.
No standbys available.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 16, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025
Bag Limit
One Mule Deer; Buck Only; Limit One Buck
One Elk; Either Sex
Unlimited Coyotes; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment; A four-wheel drive vehicle is REQUIRED. Trailers of any type are NOT permitted. Hunter/Blaze orange is required.
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: 542
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Yoakum Dunes WMA Download Yoakum Dunes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2025 – Dec 07, 2025
Bag Limit
Two Mule Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck; Management Buck and Doe
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Guided
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: 529
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%