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Archery Deer
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$ 3.00 /adult
Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required.
Standby applicants must be at the Daughtrey WMA check station before 11:00 am on first day of hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA archery hunt dates (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA check station).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
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
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Hunt Method
Compartment ; No blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available:
4
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:
1218
Permits/Groups:
0
Success Rate:
14%
E-Postcard Feral Hog
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$ 0.00 /adult
All adult hunters must possess a current Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply.
Boat Access Only - by crossing Choke Canyon Reservoir. Hunting will be limited to specific compartments as identified on orientation maps. Some adjacent areas accessible only by boat or significant hiking by foot; hunters should take this into consideration before applying for this hunt. Hunt runs concurrently with James E. Daughtrey Hunt. All hunters and standby applicants must attend a mandatory orientation at 11:00 AM at the James E. Daughtrey checkstation on the first day of the hunt. Hunt ends at noon on the last day. Hunters must complete daily electronic on-site registration (eOSR). Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds. For more information contact the WMA Field Office at 361-274-3573 or visit the Daughtrey WMA Facebook page.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
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
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Muzzleloaders or Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Restrictions
Note the methods restrictions; no centerfire rifles or pistols allowed. No night hunting. Hunter orange hat and vest is required at all times regardless of hunt method.
Hunt Method
Entire Area ; Boats should be large enough to cross Choke Canyon Reservoir in windy conditions. Hunters may access hunt area from a boat at all times throughout the hunt period provided that boats are launched from public boat ramps.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available:
4
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:
608
Permits/Groups:
0
Success Rate:
Gun Deer - Either Sex
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$ 3.00 /adult
Standby applicants must be at the James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 11:00 am on first day of hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA hunts (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA checkstation).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: September 15, 2023
1 – 2 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 Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all participants, regardless of hunt method.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; No blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available:
4
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:
1360
Permits/Groups:
0
Success Rate:
Gun Deer - Management
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$ 3.00 /adult
Standby applicants must be at the James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 11:00 am on first day of hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA hunts (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA checkstation).
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
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 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
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all participants, regardless of hunt method.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; No blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
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:
830
Permits/Groups:
12
Success Rate:
7%
Javelina
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$ 3.00 /adult
Standby applicants must be at the James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 11:00 am on first day of hunt period. Hunt coincides with James E. Daughtrey WMA javelina hunts (Orientation and all harvest data collection conducted at Daughtrey WMA checkstation)
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2023
1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Feb 06, 2024 –
Feb 08, 2024
Bag Limit
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange vest and headwear is required for all participants, regardless of hunt method.
Hunt Method
Compartment ; No hunting stands are available. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable stands and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available:
2
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:
708
Permits/Groups:
0
Success Rate:
100%
Youth Only Gun Deer - Antlerless/Spike
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$ 0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
Standby applicants must be at the James E. Daughtrey WMA checkstation before 10:00 a.m. 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.
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 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:
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
Applications:
192
Permits/Groups:
8
Success Rate:
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex
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$ 0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
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.
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 Buck
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs
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
Applications:
129
Permits/Groups:
4
Success Rate:
60%
Youth Only Gun Deer - Management
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$ 0.00 /adult
Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
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.
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
Three 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
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
Applications:
483
Permits/Groups:
4
Success Rate:
40%