WMA Draw Hunts

1. Login to MDWFP License System
   1. If you do not already have an account, you may create one here  
   2. Secure any prerequisites necessary for your desired application.
      1. Notice: WMA Draws require a WMA User Permit, Lifetime Hunting License, or a Youth/Senior Exempt License
2. Go to the Draw Opportunities tab within the license catalog
3. Scroll to your desired Draw Hunt opportunity and select "Add to Cart"
   1. It is free to apply.
4. Select your hunt choices for the species desired.
   1. Available hunt choices will vary according to the selected species—see below for details.
   2. Select hunts in order of preference, with Selection #1 being your top priority.
   3. If drawn, the system will evaluate your choices in order of Selection (#1 to #3, #1 to #5, etc.) and award the first hunt with an available slot.
   4. Once selections are made, click "Add to Cart"
5. Check Out
   1. Select the shopping cart icon in the top right of your screen
   2. Review your selections
   3. Once satisfied, select "Complete Transaction" to finalize your free application.

When your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an email confirmation and an inbox notification. 

You may go back and edit your WMA Draw Application at any time by:

1. Selecting Draws in your profile menu
2. Click Edit Choices on the application you wish to edit.
3. Once you are done editing, resubmit your application.

The number of hunt choices allowed per application varies by draw and is based on hunt availability and demand.

• Deer Hunts
  • 5 choices: Archery, Gun, Primitive Weapon, Group, Senior, Youth
  • 3 choices: Mobility Impaired
• Dove Hunts
  • 1 choice
• Rabbit Hunt (Trim Cane WMA)
  • 5 choices
• Waterfowl/Teal Hunts
  • 5 choices
• Turkey Hunts
  • 5 choices

• Deer
  • Archery, Gun, Primitive Weapon, Youth, Senior - Hunters may apply with a partner, maximum group size of two (2).
  • Group - Hunters may apply with up to three partners, maximum group size of four (4). Minimum of two (2) hunters per application to be eligible for the draw.
  • Mobility Impaired - Hunters must apply individually, no partners.
• Dove
  • Adult Dove - Hunters may apply with a partner, maximum group size of two (2).
  • Youth Dove - Youth hunters must apply individually, no partners.
• Rabbit (Trim Cane WMA)
  • Hunters must apply individually, no partners. Drawn hunters will be allowed to bring hunting guests. (refer to GUESTS section of webpage)
• Turkey
  • Hunters may apply with a partner, maximum group size of two (2).
• Waterfowl/Teal
  • Hunters must apply individually, no partners. Drawn hunters will be allowed to bring hunting guests. (refer to GUESTS section of webpage)

The first member of a group to submit an application will be assigned the designation Group Leader.  The Group Leader must follow one of the two methods below to assist others in joining the application.

 Method One: Group Leader shares Group ID number

1. Submitted applications are assigned a Group ID number. The Group ID number can be found on the application receipt. It can also be found in the:
   1. Licensing System -  While logged in, click your name/customer ID in the green banner at the top of the page. A drop-down box will appear, go to "Draws".
   2. MDWFP HuntFish app - Go to "Draw Application Status"
2. The Group Leader will need to share the Group ID number with partner(s).
3. The partner will then login to the Licensing System. If using the MDWFP HuntFish app, go to "Licenses & Draw Applications" then "Buy Licenses and Permits".
   1. Select the brown "Join Draw Group" button.
4. The partner will then enter the Group Leader's last name and the Group ID number to join the application. The application will be added to the cart and partner then must proceed to checkout and complete the transaction.

Method Two: Group Leader invites group members

1. Group leader logs in to the Licensing System or MDWFP HuntFish app.
   1. Licensing System -  Click your name/customer ID in the green banner at the top of the page. A drop-down box will appear, go to "Draws".
   2. MDWFP HuntFish app - Go to "Draw Application Status"
2. Select Edit Group for your intended application
3. Select Invite Member
   1. You will need to enter your partner's identification number (MDWFP Customer ID Number or Driver's License Number), date of birth, and last name and then click "Search Customer"
   2. Your partner will receive an invitation via e-mail and in their Licensing System inbox.
4. The partner will click one of the invitation links and the draw hunt application will be added to their cart. Partner then must proceed to checkout and complete the transaction.

You may go back and edit your WMA Draw Application at any time by:

1. Selecting Draws in your profile menu
2. Click Edit Choices/Edit Group Members on the application you wish to edit.
3. Once you are done editing, resubmit your application.

The drawn hunter may have one non-permitted, licensed guest 16 years of age or older. This guest is not allowed to harvest deer or turkey, but may participate in the hunt (i.e. calling, etc.).

YOUTH: For selected hunters 21 years old or older, one youth aged 15 years old or younger may accompany or hunt with the permitted adult hunter. The adult and youth combined harvest shall not exceed the permit bag limit.

Mobility Impaired Hunts: Drawn hunters may bring non-hunting support guests as needed.

Adult Hunts: One non-hunting guest is allowed.  No youth hunting guest allowed.

Youth Hunts

• Black Prairie WMA - No youth guest hunters.
• Muscadine Farms WMA - Youth hunters may bring one (1) youth guest hunter with parent, to participate in the hunt. 

Drawn waterfowl hunters are allowed to bring up to three (3) guests on the hunt. The drawn hunter must be present in order for the guests to hunt.

EXCEPTIONS

• Trim Cane WMA
  • Drawn hunters are allowed to bring up to two (2) guests on the hunt.
• Pearl River WMA Youth
  • Drawn youth are allowed to bring one (1) youth hunting guest and two (2) parent/guardians on the hunt. 

Drawn hunters are allowed to bring up to four (4) guests on the hunt.