$3.00 /adult
Expired
Baiting is allowed
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 03, 2024 – Jan 05, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Red Deer
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: 16
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
Applicants: 1864
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 50%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by department staff. Blinds will be assigned through a random drawing. All youth 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult supervisor (at least 18 years old) while hunting.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 12, 2023 – Dec 14, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Exotics are present however there is no guarantee that they will appear in every compartment.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2023 – Nov 08, 2023
Dec 04, 2023 – Dec 06, 2023
Dec 06, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Baiting is allowed; only processed feeds, such as horse and mule sweet feed, will be allowed. Corn is no longer acceptable. Only drawn hunters will be allowed in the park during the hunt.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds. There are temporary blinds made with cattle panels and t-posts that you can stack cedar limbs against and use for cover if you do not have a portable blind.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 75
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
Applicants: 1972
Permits/Groups: 75
Success Rate: 24%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby payments by credit or debit cards only.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 29, 2023 – Dec 01, 2023
Dec 09, 2023 – Dec 11, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters may bring portable blinds. ATVs and ORVs allowed.
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
Available: 20
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
Applicants: 495
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 26%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Drawn Hunters and Standby Hunters MUST report to the Park Headquarters for MANDATORY Orientation at 3:00 pm the day before the hunt. Before leaving hunters need to check out at the designated checkout station
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 02, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Predators
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
NO ATV's, UTV's or Equines are allowed, NO baiting allowed, Hunter orange hat and vest is required at all times regardless of species hunted. No latecomers will be accepted.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters are encouraged to arrive a day early to scout for game trails. Also, to a bring portable pop up blind, Game cart or backpack.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 1
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
Applicants: 237
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%
$3.00 /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.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2023 – Nov 10, 2023
Jan 30, 2024 – Feb 02, 2024
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
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: 30
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
Applicants: 2267
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt welcome and in-brief will be conducted at 11:00 AM on the first day of the hunt at the Gene Howe WMA Headquarters. Hunt will occur from noon on the first day through noon on the last day.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 27, 2023 – Dec 01, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 6
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
Applicants: 173
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 43%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 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
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required. ATV and ORV use is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 180
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
Applicants: 504
Permits/Groups: 160
Success Rate: 14%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Exotic Mammals are in limited numbers and are not seen or harvested on a regular basis.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 06, 2023 – Nov 08, 2023
Dec 04, 2023 – Dec 06, 2023
Jan 22, 2024 – Jan 24, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 48
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
Applicants: 1352
Permits/Groups: 48
Success Rate: 28%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 7
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
Applicants: 1449
Permits/Groups: 14
Success Rate: 78%
$3.00 /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
Jan 08, 2024 – Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024 – Jan 12, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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
Applicants: 1302
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 56%
Lake Somerville SP - Birch Creek Unit Download Lake Somerville SP - Birch Creek Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby availability is at the hunt manager's discretion. All standby's must be present no later than one hour before orientation time. Orientation starts at 11 am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Jan 10, 2024 – Jan 12, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters may bring portable blinds however use will be at hunt coordinator's discretion. Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
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
Applicants: 720
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit Download Lake Somerville SP - Nails Creek Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby availability is at the hunt manager's discretion. All standby's must be present no later than one hour before orientation start time. Orientation starts at 11 am on the first day of the hunt.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 2 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 17, 2024 – Jan 19, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless Only
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Centerfire Rifles
Shotguns with Slugs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters may bring portable blinds however use will be at hunt coordinator's discretion. Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 4
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
Applicants: 722
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Feral hogs are in limited numbers.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2023 – Dec 06, 2023
Dec 06, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Jan 08, 2024 – Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024 – Jan 12, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 40
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
Applicants: 618
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunters should bring portable blinds and chairs. Minimal blind structures are present consisting of cattle panels and t-posts. Walking is required to reach prime hunting areas. Exotic mammals are in limited numbers.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 09, 2024 – Jan 11, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
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; 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.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 7
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
Applicants: 1123
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /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 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 05, 2023 – Dec 07, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
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: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 464
Permits/Groups: 23
Success Rate: 30%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby payments by credit or debit card only.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 06, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .40 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs, ORVs, or boats recommended, but not required, depending on river level. Please call ahead for more information.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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
$3.00 /adult
Expired
All provided blinds are ground brush blinds. Wooden benches are provided. All hunters are required to use provided blinds. 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
Nov 14, 2023 – Nov 16, 2023
Jan 09, 2024 – Jan 11, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Restrictions
Commercially packaged deer corn is only permissible bait.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring a more comfortable chair or seat.
Baiting
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
Applicants: 2150
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Carl Frentress Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Camping is allowed only in the Carl 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 10, 2023 – Oct 12, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter Orange is required.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 10
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
Applicants: 276
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 60%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby hunters wishing to participate in hunts by special permit must report to the Richland Creek WMA office on the first day of each scheduled hunt. Standby drawings will occur promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Oct 10, 2023 – Oct 12, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter Orange is required
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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
Applicants: 315
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 48%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunting by assigned blind provided by the park. Drawn hunters will be able to drive to their assigned blind dependent on weather conditions. Standby hunters wishing to participate in hunts must report to the San Angelo State Park office no later than 10:59 a.m. on the first day of each scheduled hunt. Standby drawings will occur promptly at 11:00 a.m. For more information call San Angelo State Park at 325-949-4757.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2023 – Nov 09, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
One 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: $80.00
Fee per youth: $0.00
Age Requirements
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
Last Year
Applicants: 1273
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 38%
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 08, 2024 – Jan 12, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck; Limit One Spike Buck
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
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
Applicants: 266
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
$3.00 /adult
Expired
This park will be experiencing capital improvement construction throughout the 2023-2024 hunting season. Blinds in or near construction will not be used. The full impact of construction on success of hunts is minimal.
This park will be experiencing capital improvement construction throughout the 2023-2024 hunting season. Blinds in or near construction will not be used. The full impact of construction on success of hunts is minimal at this time.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 07, 2023 – Nov 09, 2023
Dec 11, 2023 – Dec 13, 2023
Dec 18, 2023 – Dec 20, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Antlerless or Spike Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Axis Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Fallow Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Sika Deer; Either Sex
Unlimited Blackbuck; Either Sex
Unlimited Aoudad; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Corn must be labeled as containing less than 20 ppb aflotoxin, and in it's original container.
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
Applicants: 4178
Permits/Groups: 30
Success Rate: 87%