Thank you for purchasing a Texas Hunting & Fishing License

You are now part of a very special group of people carrying on a timeless Texas tradition. Whether hunting and fishing has been passed down from your family – or if you’re just getting introduced to them, you are in for the time of your life! 

No kidding – being outside in nature, the thrill of your first catch, getting up close to game animals, connecting with your family and friends, and then bringing home fresh, unprocessed meat or fish for dinner. Does it get any better or healthier than that?

Besides actually hunting and fishing, we love nothing more than sharing all things HUNTING and FISHING – especially with our newbies. So, hold on to your hat, dig in, and welcome to the wild world of Texas hunting and fishing. Now, let's get you ready! 

HUNTING & FISHING PREP

Texas’ Public Hunting Program includes over a million acres and more than 180 walk-in hunting areas that you can hunt on with a $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit. These are quality TPWD sites or acreage we've leased for you. To find a new hunting spot, do a search by area or type of game. 

Texas is blessed with some of the best fishing in the country – rivers, lakes, bays, marshes, the Gulf – and that makes it easy to find great places to fish close to your home! Try this interactive map to find places to fish nearby.

Feel excited but a little overwhelmed? Then sit back with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy these how-to hunt videos on planning your hunt, reading maps, shooting tips, etiquette on private and public land, etc. And check out the how-to fish videos on rods, reels, hooks, knots, bait, cleaning your fish, safety and more. Move over Netflix.

Don’t end up on Lone Star Law! Download the free Outdoor Annual app or visit OutdoorAnnual.com for all the hunting and fishing regulations you need to know. You can even access the regulations without internet connectivity and in the most remote locations. And use the app to carry a digital copy of your license that can be used for any hunting or fishing that doesn't require tags!

THE BEST HUNTING & FISHING STORIES

All Access Subscription: 1 year of print issues + mobile app for just $20.00. 

Great hunting and fishing stories start with your license purchase. Enjoy articles from the expert writers of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine on hunting, saltwater and freshwater fishing. And check out the Hunting, Saltwater Freshwater Fishing Guides, free in the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine mobile app. 

SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU

We have partnered with onX Hunt to give you a free one-month trial of the onX Hunt app, no credit card required! The onX Hunt app lets you hold your hunting land in the palm of your hand. Build your own hunt map and create custom, shareable waypoints with pictures to keep yourself or your hunting buddies informed of crucial locations. You can even share which bucks to pass on or shoot. It’s your season – own it with onX!

See what other Texans are hunting and fishing, find out about events, and get advice from the experts at TPWD. Follow one or more of our hunting and wildlife Facebook Pages, fishing-focused Facebook Pages or fishing-focused Instagram Accounts! And follow us on Twitter at @TPWDFish and @TPWDHunt.