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You might think that if you don't pay for a private hunting lease, own your own property or have friends who own property, that it's impossible to find a decent place to hunt at a low price. But that just ain't so.
There are more than 1 million acres of walk-in hunting lands available to you with an Annual Public Hunting Permit. These include wildlife management areas, state parks, U.S. Forest Service lands and even private lands that we've leased for your hunting enjoyment.
Access over 180 hunting areas, including 120 dove and small game areas. Most of the locations are within a 1-2-hour drive of Texas' major cities.
To find a new hunting spot, do a search by area or type of game.
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Major Cities in the Region: Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton
Acres for Hunting: 126,186
Species You Can Hunt: deer, feral hog, turkey, dove, teal, waterfowl, other migratory birds, quail, squirrel, rabbit, coyotes, furbearers
More About Region 4
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Major Cities in the Region: Houston, Beaumont, Huntsville, Lake Jackson, Bay City
Acres for Hunting: 229,362
Species You Can Hunt: deer, feral hog, dove, teal, waterfowl, sandhill cranes, other migratory birds, quail, squirrel, rabbit, coyotes, furbearers
More About Region 7
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Major Cities in the Region: Austin, Waco, Temple, Bryan/College Station, La Grange
Acres for Hunting: 40,812
Species You Can Hunt: deer, feral hog, dove, teal, waterfowl, other migratory birds, quail, squirrel, rabbit, coyotes, furbearers
More About Region 6
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Major Cities in the Region: San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Rockport, Pleasanton
Acres for Hunting: 119,121
Species You Can Hunt: feral hog, dove, teal, waterfowl, cranes, other migratory birds, quail, chachalaca, squirrel, rabbit, coyotes
More About Region 8
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Major Cities in the Region: El Paso, Odessa, Alpine
Acres for Hunting: 325,475
Species You Can Hunt: dove, quail, teal, waterfowl, rabbit, cranes
More About Region 2
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Major Cities in the Region: Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Jasper
Acres for Hunting: 165,030
Species You Can Hunt: deer, feral hog, turkey, dove, teal, waterfowl, other migratory birds, quail, squirrel, rabbit, coyotes, furbearers
More About Region 5
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Major Cities in the Region: Amarillo, Lubbock
Acres for Hunting: 72,211
Species You Can Hunt: dove, quail, teal, waterfowl, rabbit, cranes, pheasant, coyotes, feral hog
More About Region 1
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Major Cities in the Region: Abilene, San Angelo, Brady, Brownwood, Kerrville
Acres for Hunting: 17,899
Species You Can Hunt: deer, feral hog, exotics, turkey, javelina, dove, teal, waterfowl, quail, squirrel, rabbit, coyotes, furbearers
More About Region 3
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Insider Tips
- Get details on every public hunting area online. You can search by area or type of game or review the full Public Hunting Lands Map Booklet (PDF).
- Take advance scouting trips to familiarize yourself with the land and find a few preferred spots. You can start scouting a week before the season opens if you have your permit.
- Avoid crowds by planning hunts midweek or after opening week and by arriving early.
- Bring a youngster hunting with you! Anyone under age 17 may access these areas for free with a permitted adult.
- Get the full outdoor experience. Many areas allow fishing, camping, hiking, nature watching, photography and equestrian use. Check the map booklet for more information.
Other Public Hunting Options
Several National Wildlife Refuges in Texas also offer hunting access. In fact, hunting is one of the priority public uses of national wildlife refuges. It's a tradition that dates to the early 1900s.
Have Your License?
You'll need a hunting license, a $48 Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit and any required stamp endorsements to hunt these public hunting lands.
If you enjoy both hunting and fishing, the combo packages are the best value for you. Buy your license, permit and stamp endorsements online or at your favorite retailer.
Did you know 100% of license fees go to conservation?
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