Public land draw hunt dates approaching!!

[Wackmaster]

We put in for everything except Alligator, Archery Alligator, Spring Turkey and Private Lands Either Sex. We put in for 2 locations in one category. Didn't get to put in for the youth hunts this time. Zach is 17 now. But he got to put in for the bighorn, oryx and gemsbok this year. I hope he draws the bighorn. That would be awesome. If he doesn't draw it, I hope I draw it.

Yes sir, I hear you on that! Where did you kill the one in your avatar anyway? That's awesome!

I'm anxious to see the change in app numbers this year compared to the last. The convenience of online apps and the option to apply for multiple hunts in the same category is going to really decrease draw odds I feel like.

I thought the same thing. At the same time though, a lot of the old school guys that have always applied by mail may or may not know how to use a computer. I say that because I know some ole country boys like that.

[TXFireFighter]

Anybody know how long after the deadline comes the draw? Goodluck to yall

[sqiggy]

Not a good year for me. On the Archery hunts, there is only one that is taking place on my days off and if drawn, I would still miss the last morning hunt.
I haven't read up on all the new changes but do have a couple questions.
1. Can you still go as a stand-by?
2. Did TPWD do away with the Archery Exotic hunts?

[GTXHUNTER88]

1. yes some brochures say you should show up as a standby
2. no there are still archery exotic hunts read each brochure in the exotic list.

Not a good year for me. On the Archery hunts, there is only one that is taking place on my days off and if drawn, I would still miss the last morning hunt.
I haven't read up on all the new changes but do have a couple questions.
1. Can you still go as a stand-by?
2. Did TPWD do away with the Archery Exotic hunts?

[jmock87]

Anybody know how long after the deadline comes the draw? Goodluck to yall

A couple days from what ive heard

[beardedBrazos]

Not a good year for me. On the Archery hunts, there is only one that is taking place on my days off and if drawn, I would still miss the last morning hunt.
I haven't read up on all the new changes but do have a couple questions.
1. Can you still go as a stand-by?
2. Did TPWD do away with the Archery Exotic hunts?

whether or not they will have standby hunters on the day of the hunt is up to the hunt area manager.

and from what I have heard the category AEX is still there, but no hunt areas wanted to fill any spots this year. maybe next year, especially if enough people call and voice their opinions.

[Wackmaster]

Not a good year for me. On the Archery hunts, there is only one that is taking place on my days off and if drawn, I would still miss the last morning hunt.
I haven't read up on all the new changes but do have a couple questions.
1. Can you still go as a stand-by?
2. Did TPWD do away with the Archery Exotic hunts?

I'm not sure on the stand-by hunts.
Yes TPWD did away with the Archery Exotic hunts this year. Not sure why but if you draw a tag you can still hunt with your bow if you want I'm sure.

[Swamphunterfw]

I'm dieing over hear I want them to draw all of them already haha

[nimrodtracy]

If you get drawn for an adult deer hunt can your 14 year old come and sit with you when your hunting?

[beardedBrazos]

If you get drawn for an adult deer hunt can your 14 year old come and sit with you when your hunting?

not unless hes on the app

[rednecktbrizz7]

all applied for this year... i think... i may decide to do a few more after my check hits lol

Whelp I got drawn for gator in JD murphree!!!!!

[Sneaky]

Whelp I got drawn for gator in JD murphree!!!!!

You lucky dog, you - congrats!

[nimrodtracy]

not unless hes on the app

I put him on the app so we should be good to go, thanks

[sqiggy]

If you get drawn for an adult deer hunt can your 14 year old come and sit with you when your hunting?

not unless hes on the app

I put him on the app so we should be good to go, thanks

In that case, he should be able to hunt as well.
If I read the past rules right, being he's still considered a youth, he can hunt for free.

[denowt]

In that case, he should be able to hunt as well.

If I read the past rules right, being he's still considered a youth, he can hunt for free.

As long as he's got his hunter ed, he can sit by himself.
Some WMAs don't allow solo youth hunting though. Call your place and ask.