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  1. Abilene SP
  2. Alazan Bayou WMA
  3. Albert & Bessie Kronkosky SNA
  4. Atlanta SP
  5. Brazos Bend SP
  6. Chaparral WMA
  7. Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit
  8. Copper Breaks SP
  9. Enchanted Rock SNA
  10. Fort Boggy SP
  11. Gene Howe WMA
  12. Government Canyon SNA
  13. Guadalupe River SP
  14. Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit
  15. Gus Engeling WMA
  16. Honey Creek SNA
  17. Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP
  18. James Daughtrey WMA
  19. Lake Mineral Wells SP
  20. Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit
  21. Matador WMA
  22. Matagorda Island WMA
  23. Old Sabine Bottom WMA
  24. Pat Mayse WMA
  25. Pedernales Falls SP Annex
  26. Powderhorn WMA
  27. Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit
  28. San Angelo SP
  29. Seminole Canyon SP / HS
  30. Village Creek SP
  31. White Oak Creek WMA
Abilene SP Download Abilene SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Hunt to occur in compartments around Lake Abilene. Compartments 20-40 acres with feeders in each compartment.
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; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Muzzleloaders Feral Hogs
Shotguns with Slugs Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind or Compartment; Pop up ground blinds are recommended.
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: 1495
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 50%
Alazan Bayou WMA Download Alazan Bayou WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 08, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not 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
Applicants: 846
Permits/Groups: 12
Success Rate: 38%
Albert & Bessie Kronkosky SNA Download Albert & Bessie Kronkosky SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Due to rough, rocky roads, hunters will be moved to and from stand using TPWD UTVs only. No camping available on site. Blind and feeder will be assigned on first day.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 05, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Dec 01, 2023 – Dec 03, 2023
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; One Buck, Two Doe
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Extra baiting with corn or Alfalfa only.
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: 1370
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 22%
Atlanta SP Download Atlanta SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Antlerless and One Buck; Limit three antlerless or Limit two antlerless and one legal buck. A legal buck is a buck with at least one (1) unbranched antler or an inside antler spread of 13 inches or better.
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
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: 1065
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 42%
Brazos Bend SP Download Brazos Bend SP Brochure
$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 of age 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
Nov 14, 2023 – Nov 16, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
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
Last Year
Applicants: 2780
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate: 72%
Chaparral WMA Download Chaparral WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 11, 2023 – Dec 15, 2023
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); or bucks must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles with Mounted Scopes
Hunt Restrictions
Only permitted individuals may attend.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Some permanent blinds are available. Hunters are encouraged bring portable blinds and chairs.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 20
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: 5611
Permits/Groups: 26
Success Rate: 48%
Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Download Choke Canyon SP - North Shore Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
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.
Application Deadline Expired 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
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
Applicants: 1360
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate:
Copper Breaks SP Download Copper Breaks SP Brochure
$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; Either Sex
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 early to scout game trials, bring portable pop-up blinds and game hauler 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: 669
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%
Enchanted Rock SNA Download Enchanted Rock SNA Brochure
$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
Dec 05, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Bag Limit
Five White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck and One With at Least One Unbranched Antler
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: 15
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: 4020
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Fort Boggy SP Download Fort Boggy SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 1 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or Spike Buck and One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Compartment; Hunters may bring portable blinds. Use of ATVs allowed
Baiting
Allowed
Groups
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
Applicants: 834
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 23%
Gene Howe WMA Download Gene Howe WMA Brochure
$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 14, 2023 – Nov 18, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 8
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: 1081
Permits/Groups: 8
Success Rate: 33%
Government Canyon SNA Download Government Canyon SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Exotic mammals are in very low numbers in hunt area and are rarely seen. Hunt orientation will take place at 11am on the first day of the hunt.
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
Jan 16, 2024 – Jan 18, 2024
Jan 09, 2024 – Jan 11, 2024
Bag Limit
Three White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered Buck; (inside main beam width must be 13 inches or more)
One Javelina; Either Sex
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; may exist in very limited numbers- rarely seen
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Method
Compartment; Most compartments have permanent blinds. Hunters are encouraged to bring portable blinds (pop-ups or tri-pods). Vehicles with high ground clearance recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 15
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: 1850
Permits/Groups: 15
Success Rate: 58%
Guadalupe River SP Download Guadalupe River SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Please note that while exotics are present there is no guarantee that they will appear at every blind. Check-in will be at Park HQ at 8:30 AM. Orientation begins at 10:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. Confirmed hunters need to be at Park no later than 9:15 AM, or they may lose their spot to a standby hunter. Standby hunt spots are not guaranteed, please be at the park entrance gate no later than 9:00 AM. The hunt ends at 30 minutes past sunset on the last hunt day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter. Please call Park at least one week prior to the hunting period if you are planning on staying at the park during the hunting period. Family members are allowed to camp with the authorized hunter but will be restricted to the campsite during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 16, 2024 – Jan 18, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Please do not bring any type of bait that contains seeds. Also, please do not bring alfalfa.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Blinds (pop-up and fixed) are provided by the park. Recommend that you bring your own seating (folding/camp chairs). Please ensure you bring required safety items, including a flashlight.
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: 3628
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit Download Guadalupe River SP - Bauer Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Please note that while exotics are present there is no guarantee that they will appear at every blind. Check-in will be at Park HQ at 8:30 AM. Orientation begins at 10:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. Confirmed hunters need to be at Park no later than 9:15 AM, or they may lose their spot to a standby hunter. Standby hunt spots are not guaranteed, please be at the park entrance gate no later than 9:00 AM. The hunt ends at 30 minutes past sunset on the last hunt day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter. Please call Park at least one week prior to the hunting period if you are planning on staying at the park during the hunting period. Family members are allowed to camp with the authorized hunter but will be restricted to the campsite during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 16, 2024 – Jan 18, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Please do not bring any type of bait that contains seeds. Also, please do not bring alfalfa.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Blinds (pop-up and fixed) are provided by the park. Recommend that you bring your own seating (folding/camp chairs). Please ensure you bring the required safety items, including a flashlight.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
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
Applicants: 3522
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Gus Engeling WMA Download Gus Engeling WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 02, 2023 – Nov 06, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns with Buckshot
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required. Use of ATVs and ORVs is prohibited.
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 35
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: 1313
Permits/Groups: 35
Success Rate: 27%
Honey Creek SNA Download Honey Creek SNA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile to assigned blind. Please note that while exotics are present there is no guarantee that they will appear at every blind. Check-in will be at Park HQ at 8:30 AM. Orientation begins at 10:00 AM at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center at Guadalupe River State Park. Confirmed hunters need to be at Park no later than 9:15 AM, or they may lose their spot to a standby hunter. Standby hunt spots are not guaranteed, please be at the park entrance gate no later than 9:00 AM. The hunt ends at 30 minutes past sunset on the last hunt day. Hunters are taken to their assigned blind on the first morning of the hunt; hunters are responsible for getting to their assigned blind thereafter. Please call Park at least one week prior to the hunting period if you are planning on staying at the park during the hunting period. Family members are allowed to camp with the authorized hunter but will be restricted to the campsite during the hunt period.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Jan 16, 2024 – Jan 18, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless and One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
Unlimited Exotic Mammals; Either Sex; Axis, Sika, Aoudad, Mouflon
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Please do not bring any type of bait that contains seeds. Also, please do not bring alfalfa.
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Blinds (pop-up and fixed) are provided by the park. Recommend that you bring your own seating (folding/camp chairs). Please ensure you bring the required safety items, including a flashlight.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 3
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: 2638
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP Download Inks Lake/Longhorn Caverns SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 12, 2023 – Dec 14, 2023
Dec 19, 2023 – Dec 21, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 14
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: 2285
Permits/Groups: 7
Success Rate: 71%
James Daughtrey WMA Download James Daughtrey WMA 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 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
Applicants: 2304
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 47%
Lake Mineral Wells SP Download Lake Mineral Wells SP Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Check in for this hunt will be at 10 a.m. at Park Headquarters. Drawing for standby positions will be at 10:30 a.m. for hunters that have not checked in. If you have not arrived for check in by 10:30 a.m., your space will be forfeited. This hunt will end at 12 p.m. on the final day of the hunt. A copy of your valid Texas hunting license, driver's license and hunter's education card will be made by park staff upon check-in. Hunters will draw for blinds.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 13, 2023 – Dec 15, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antler restrictions are in place with a legal buck with at least one unbranched antler; OR an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Hunt Restrictions
Blinds are placed in safe locations and cannot be moved or re-positioned. Walking in the unit area is strictly prohibited. Hunter Orange regulations are in effect. Antler restrictions are in place with a legal buck with at least one unbranched antler;
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Each hunter should bring a flashlight, drinking water and foul weather gear.
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 9
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: 1620
Permits/Groups: 10
Success Rate: 80%
Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Download Las Palomas WMA - Arroyo Colorado Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby will be drawn at 11:00am 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 05, 2024 – Jan 07, 2024
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Antlerless or One Buck; Bucks 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: 6
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: 574
Permits/Groups: 6
Success Rate: 13%
Matador WMA Download Matador WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Nov 13, 2023 – Nov 17, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread wider than the ear tips with a minimum spread of at least 14 inches.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
MEANS NOT ALLOWED
Shotguns
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 16
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: 2148
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 38%
Matagorda Island WMA Download Matagorda Island WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby applicants must register at the check station on the island before 11:00 am. Hunters are responsible for their own boat transportation to and from the island.
All hunters must provide their own boat transportation to and from the Island. TPWD does not provide this service.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2023 – Nov 15, 2023
Nov 27, 2023 – Nov 29, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips, or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Hunters will be taken to and from blinds by Department staff.
Baiting
Not 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: 1282
Permits/Groups: 40
Success Rate: 51%
Old Sabine Bottom WMA Download Old Sabine Bottom WMA Brochure
$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 04, 2023 – Nov 06, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders .45 Caliber or Larger
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs, ORVs, or boats recommended, but not required, depending on river conditions. Call ahead for more information. (903/881-8233)
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
Last Year
Applicants: 571
Permits/Groups: 50
Success Rate:
Pat Mayse WMA Download Pat Mayse WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby positions may be available. Please call area to confirm. 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
Nov 11, 2023 – Nov 13, 2023
Nov 18, 2023 – Nov 20, 2023
Dec 02, 2023 – Dec 04, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck(s) must have an inside main beam spread equal to or wider than the ear tips (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Method
Compartment
Baiting
Not allowed
Permits
Available: 60
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: 712
Permits/Groups: 60
Success Rate: 12%
Pedernales Falls SP Annex Download Pedernales Falls SP Annex Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
This will be a backpacking hunt. Access to the hunting compartment and cabin requires wading the Pedernales River. Notice: Cabin sleeping quarters are shared. Hunt may be cancelled if river conditions prohibit safe transit. Game carts are provided.
Hunt area access requires wading across the Pedernales River. Cancellation of this hunt may occur if river conditions do not permit a safe transit.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 3 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 13, 2023 – Nov 16, 2023
Jan 08, 2024 – Jan 11, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Exotic Mammals
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Restrictions
Commercially packaged deer corn is only permissible bait.
Hunt Method
Compartment; Waders for crossing river.
Baiting
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: 1807
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Powderhorn WMA Download Powderhorn WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 11, 2023 – Dec 14, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must have an inside spread equal to or greater than ear tips; or buck must have at least one unbranched antler.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
One Sambar Deer; Either Sex
One Axis Deer; Either Sex
Hunt Method
Compartment
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: 5764
Permits/Groups: 16
Success Rate: 50%
Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Download Richland Creek WMA - Trinity Unit Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Camping is allowed only in the Trinity Unit campsite. The campground 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
Nov 01, 2023 – Nov 05, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Legal bucks must have one unbranched antler or a main beam spread equal to or greater than the ear tips
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Hunt Restrictions
Hunter orange required.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs or UTVs recommended.
Baiting
Allowed
Permits
Available: 25
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: 1304
Permits/Groups: 25
Success Rate: 54%
San Angelo SP Download San Angelo SP Brochure
$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
Dec 12, 2023 – Dec 14, 2023
Bag Limit
Four White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit Two Bucks; Limit one fork antlered 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: 2605
Permits/Groups: 20
Success Rate: 90%
Seminole Canyon SP / HS Download Seminole Canyon SP / HS Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Dec 04, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Fork Antlered 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: 741
Permits/Groups:
Success Rate:
Village Creek SP
$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 10, 2024
Bag Limit
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Buck must follow county antler restrictions
Unlimited Feral Hogs; Either Sex
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
Hunt Method
Assigned Blind; Bring chair and shooting stick for pop-up 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
White Oak Creek WMA Download White Oak Creek WMA Brochure
$3.00 /adult
Expired
Standby payments by credit or debit cards only.
Access to and from assigned units is on county or state roads. All deer must be field dressed and brought to the check station. Without ATVs or UTVs be prepared for long hikes over rough terrain. Units on average are approximately 1,500 acres each.
Standbys may be available. Please call area to confirm.
Application Deadline Expired 1 – 4 people per application
Hunt Dates
Nov 04, 2023 – Nov 06, 2023
Nov 15, 2023 – Nov 17, 2023
Bag Limit
One White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Buck must have an inside main beam spread of 13 inches or greater (Limit One) or at least one unbranched antler
Unlimited Feral Hogs
Unlimited Coyotes
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles
Muzzleloaders
Hunt Restrictions
No Baiting allowed.
Hunt Method
Compartment; ATVs and UTVs are recommended but not required.
Baiting
Not allowed
Groups
Available: 36
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: 671
Permits/Groups: 0
Success Rate: 28%