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  1. Alligator
  2. Archery Deer
  3. E-Postcard Archery Deer
  4. E-Postcard Feral Hog/Predator
  5. E-Postcard Quail
  6. Gun Deer - Either Sex
  7. Gun Deer - Management
  8. Javelina
  9. Spring Turkey
  10. Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
  11. Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex
  12. Youth Only Gun Deer - Management
  13. Youth Only Javelina
  14. Youth Only Spring Turkey
Alligator Download Alligator Brochure
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
An Alligator Hide Tag ($126) is required for commercial sale. Properly equipped permitted hunters should report to the WMA headquarters by 11:00 AM on the first day of their assigned hunt period. Hunters are highly encouraged to bring boats. Shotguns should be used to dispatch alligators secured to a bait line.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 01, 2023 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Sep 11, 2023 – Sep 15, 2023
Bag Limit
One Alligator(s); Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Hook and Line
Hunt Restrictions
Rifles and handguns are strictly prohibited as a means of dispatching alligators. Firearms may not be used to shoot at free swimming alligators.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 5
Fee per adult: $ 130.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1519
Permits/Groups: 5
Success Rate: 100%
 
Archery Deer Download Archery Deer Brochure
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2023 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 28, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks; One buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); and one buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 12
Fee per adult: $ 130.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1488
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 6%
 
E-Postcard Archery Deer Download E-Postcard Archery Deer Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) is required for Standby entries to enter drawing. Hunting will be limited to specific compartments (as identified on orientation maps). Some adjacent areas accessible only by boat or significant hiking by foot. Not all hunt units have vehicle access; hunters should take this into consideration before applying for this hunt. ATVs and ORVs are prohibited. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt. For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 361-274-3573 or visit the Daughtrey WMA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DaughtreyWMA.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 01, 2023 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 01, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks; One buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); and one 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
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Restrictions
Hunt ends at Noon on the last day. All legal archery equipment allowed; no firearms. Daily Electronic On-Site Registration (eOSR) is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 981
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate:
 
E-Postcard Feral Hog/Predator Download E-Postcard Feral Hog/Predator Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. An Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) is required for Standby entries to enter drawing. Hunting will be limited to specific compartments as identified on orientation maps. Some adjacent areas accessible only by boat or significant hiking by foot; not all hunt units have vehicle access; hunters should take this into consideration before applying for this hunt. ATVs and ORVs are prohibited. Hunters 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. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 11:00 AM at the James E. Daughtrey check station on the first day of the hunt. For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 361-274-3573 or visit the Daughtrey WMA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DaughtreyWMA.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: November 01, 2023 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 10, 2024 – Feb 18, 2024
Bag Limit
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Muzzleloaders or Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunt ends at noon on the last day. Legal shooting hours only, no night hunting. Note methods restrictions; no centerfire rifles or pistols allowed. Daily Electronic On-Site Registration (eOSR) is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 6
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 998
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 9%
 
E-Postcard Quail Download E-Postcard Quail Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply. Annual Public Hunting Permit required for standbys. Hunting will be limited to specific compartments as identified on orientation maps. Each group will be assigned a hunt compartment. All hunters must attend a mandatory orientation at 6:30 AM (Saturday morning) at the James E. Daughtrey checkstation before hunting. Shooting hours are 30 min before sunrise to sunset. For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 361-274-3573 or visit the James Daughtrey WMA Facebook page.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2023 2023 - 2024 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 28, 2023 – Oct 29, 2023
Bag Limit
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply to dates listed
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
Hunt Restrictions
Hunters 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. Dai
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 4
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 731
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate:
 
Gun Deer - Either Sex Download Gun Deer - Either Sex Brochure
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All hunters 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: September 15, 2023 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 02, 2024 – Jan 05, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Buck Only; One buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches (Limit 1); and one buck must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
Fee per adult: $ 130.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 2304
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 47%
 
Gun Deer - Management Download Gun Deer - Management Brochure
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
All hunters 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: September 15, 2023 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 28, 2023 – Nov 30, 2023
Dec 05, 2023 – Dec 07, 2023
Dec 12, 2023 – Dec 14, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless; Buck(s) must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 30
Fee per adult: $ 80.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1236
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 42%
 
Javelina Download Javelina Brochure
$ 3.00 /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: August 15, 2023 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 06, 2024 – Feb 08, 2024
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 12
Fee per adult: $ 80.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 678
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 60%
 
Spring Turkey Download Spring Turkey Brochure
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: November 01, 2023 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 19, 2024 – Mar 21, 2024
Mar 26, 2024 – Mar 28, 2024
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.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 24
Fee per adult: $ 80.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applications: 1063
Permits/Groups: 24
Success Rate: 33%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. 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: September 15, 2023 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 05, 2023
Nov 11, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
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
Applications: 266
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 48%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. 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: September 01, 2023 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 18, 2023 – Dec 20, 2023
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 permanent stands are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds, chairs, and shooting sticks for youth-hunter use.
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
Applications: 245
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 75%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Management Download Youth Only Gun Deer - Management Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. 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: September 15, 2023 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
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
Applications: 626
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 36%
 
Youth Only Javelina Download Youth Only Javelina Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. 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: September 15, 2023 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 03, 2024 – Feb 04, 2024
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
Hunt Restrictions
Only youth are permitted to harvest.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; Some box blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring shooting sticks, portable blinds, and chairs.
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
Applications: 507
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 60%
 
Youth Only Spring Turkey Download Youth Only Spring Turkey Brochure
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: November 01, 2023 2 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Mar 09, 2024 – Mar 10, 2024
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
Applications: 665
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 67%