The increasingly popular dove hunting areas are offered through this system. The Public Hunt Drawing System provides opportunities to apply for a wide variety of supervised, drawn hunts including special drawings for both adults and youth hunters. In addition, TPW offers special hunt package drawings for exotic wildlife and quality native animals on TPW managed lands as well as specially leased private properties. Provides access to over 1 million acres of land for hunting, fishing, camping, and other uses. Offers more than 200 different areas , including over 130 special dove hunting units .
Many areas are open year-round for authorized activities by permit holders.
Freedom to go when and where you want - no requirement to enter and be selected in a drawing . Hunt deer, feral hogs, squirrel, turkey, dove, waterfowl, quail, and other legal game . The APH Permit waives any applicable daily hunting permit fees on the listed areas. Youth under age 17 may hunt free with a permitted adult. Either of the APH Permit or the LPU Permit provides entry to TPWD wildlife management areas at times when they are open for general visitation.