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  1. Gene Howe WMA
  2. James Daughtrey WMA
  3. Kerr WMA
  4. Matador WMA
  5. Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA
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
Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler or Bearded Hen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot Turkey
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: 243
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate:
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey 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
Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
No baiting allowed. 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 and chairs.
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: 732
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Mandatory orientation at 11 AM the 1st day of the hunt. Standbys MAY be available, call the WMA office the week before to check 830-238-4483.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 27, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler Only
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 899
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 45%
No standbys available.
2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler or Bearded Hen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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: 487
Permits/Groups: 4
Success Rate: 50%
Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Download Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes WMA Brochure
$0.00 /adult
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No standbys available.
2 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Apr 03, 2027 – Apr 04, 2027
Bag Limit
One Turkey; Gobbler or Bearded Hen; Limit 1 gobbler or bearded hen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns Turkey
Hunt Method
Entire Area
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