Deadlines for Oct. Drawn Hunts Coming Soon

The next Drawn Hunts deadlines are Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. Don't miss your chance, apply today!

TUESDAY, OCT. 1 is the deadline for these hunt categories:

• Gun Mule Deer
• E-Postcard Deer
• E-Postcard Waterfowl
• National Refuge Deer Antlerless/Spike
• National Refuge Youth Deer

TUESDAY, OCT. 15 is the deadline for these hunt categories:

• Private Lands - Quail
• Exotic
• E-Postcard Youth Deer Antlerless/Spike
• E-Postcard Waterfowl/Pheasant
• National Refuge Archery Exotic
• National Refuge Exotic
• National Refuge Muzzleloader Deer

Please note that you must purchase an Annual Public Hunting Permit for the 2024-2025 season before you can apply for E-Postcard hunts.

APPLY NOW

The final application deadline following this will be Nov. 1. Drawings are usually held the next business day after the deadline. 

How It Works

• Browse hunts by category or location.
• Use your Customer ID as your identifier. 
• The application fee is $0, $3 or $10, depending on the hunt.
• After you apply, you can check your drawing status at any time.
• If you are drawn for a hunt, an $80 or $130 permit fee is required for most hunts. Some hunts have no permit fees.

Questions? Contact us at hunt@tpwd.texas.gov.