Mad Island WMA E-Postcard Youth Archery Deer Odds
Mad Island WMA is a Texas e-postcard youth archery deer drawn hunt in the 2026-27 TPWD catalog. Applications close Sep 1, 2026.
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS Mountain Prairie), public domain. Photo credits
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| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Permits available this season | 4 |
| Applicants last year | 128 |
| Permits drawn last year | 4 |
| Simple draw odds | 3.12% (1 in 32) |
| Harvest success last year | 60% |
| Hunt dates | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 |
| Group size per application | 2 to 4 |
| Application fee (adult) | $0.00 |
| Permit fee (adult / youth) | $0.00 / $0.00 |
| Means limited to | All Archery Equipment |
| Means not allowed | none listed |
| Baiting | allowed |
Notes from TagCanyon
[Original write-up placeholder: access, terrain, what last year's numbers mean. Written by us, reviewed by Tom. No TPWD text.]
Check the current TPWD catalog before applying.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Drawn Hunts catalog. TagCanyon is not affiliated with or endorsed by TPWD. TPWD Public Hunt Drawing System. Catalog season 2026-27; our copy retrieved Oct 17, 2026.
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