Looks like you are in Texas. You can get a APH permit from the TPWD for $48 that lets you hunt land that is leased by the TPWD or selected public land. I know some people that have these and use them and take animals.

Also, look into the public draw hunts. The booklet on these usually comes out in July and you can request it or go online for the online version. I have done several hunts this way and they are a reasonably priced alternative to guided hunts. I'm going on a Rio turkey hunt at Matador WMA next month.

I hope this doesn't get deleted, but here is a link to the TPWD website.

Good luck!

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/