Public Hunting Program launching online-only draw system

The Public Hunting Program is launching a new online-only drawn hunt system for 2014-2015 hunts. Starting in early July, you can search for hunts by category and location, apply for hunts and check drawing status, all online.

Drawn Hunts offers affordable hunting experiences on public lands in more than 24 different hunt categories, including eight Youth Only hunt categories. This includes hunts for desert bighorn sheep, pronghorn, white-tailed deer, mule deer, exotics, turkey and more.

This year, all applications will be submitted online and the "Applications for Drawings" booklet will no longer be printed and mailed. Instead, an online catalog of all 2014-2015 hunts will be available.

With the new online-only Public Hunt Drawing System, you can now:
Apply multiple times in the same hunt category and apply up until midnight the day of deadline
Receive email notifications once selected
Print or store permits on a mobile device to display when needed
Use your unique Customer ID number as your identifier
Pay any required application or permit fees by credit card
Apply for antlerless deer tags on US Forest Service areas

Learn more about the Drawn Hunts application process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected] or (512) 389-4505.

Author: Tom Behrens

Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]

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