Applications are due in April of the year you want to hunt. In draw only areas any extra tags are over the counter on a first come first serve basis. Co archery hunts begin in August. Rifle hunts begin the first week of September and run through the first couple weeks of November depending on the area. IMO if you have never been you are several months late in the planning stages to make a hunt this year. Our first hunt took 6 months to plan and get in shape. You will also have equipment to buy. I spent over 1,000 just buying spotting scopes binoculars, shooting sticks, packs. This is not like hunting down the bayou. Do your research on the ranch you choose. Most ranches post pictures with the names of people who killed that year. Facebook is your friend. Try and contact that person and ask questions about the hunt. Some ranches will also provide you with references. Use these references.
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