J.D. Murphree WMA Alligator Odds
J.D. Murphree WMA is a Texas alligator drawn hunt in the 2026-27 TPWD catalog. Applications close Aug 1, 2026.
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| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Permits available this season | 150 |
| Applicants last year | 1,966 |
| Permits drawn last year | 150 |
| Simple draw odds | 7.63% (1 in 13) |
| Harvest success last year | 80% |
| Hunt dates | Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026; Sep 14, 2026 to Sep 15, 2026; Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 16, 2026; Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026; Sep 17, 2026 to Sep 18, 2026; Sep 21, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026 |
| Group size per application | 1 to 4 |
| Application fee (adult) | $3.00 |
| Permit fee (adult / youth) | $80.00 / $0.00 |
| Means limited to | All Archery Equipment; Gig or Pole Snare; Hook and Line |
| Means not allowed | none listed |
| Baiting | allowed |
Modeled odds by loyalty points
TPWD cubes loyalty points in this category, so applicants with more points hold far more entries. TPWD does not publish how many applicants hold each point level, so the numbers below use an assumed point mix. Treat them as a rough model, not a forecast.
| Your points | Entries (points cubed) | Modeled chance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 2 | 8 | 1.60% |
| 3 | 27 | 5.30% |
| 5 | 125 | 22.29% |
| 8 | 512 | 64.41% |
| 10 | 1,000 | 86.71% |
| 15 | 3,375 | 99.89% |
| 20 | 8,000 | 100.00% |
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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