Hunting in Texas
Everything you need to hunt legally in Texas. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
September 1 - August 31
Wildlife Agency
TPWD
Draw System
random points
Updated: February 2026
Texas Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Texas.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Texas based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
5 species tracked
Find all Texas hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $25 resident
Compare Texas hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
16 species covered
Texas bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Texas hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Texas hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Texas License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $25.00 | $315.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $30.00 | $58.00 |
| Super Combo | $68.00 | N/A |
Texas Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Texas.
Deer
Archery
Oct 4
to Nov 7
Deer
Rifle (North Texas)
Nov 1
to Jan 5
Deer
Rifle (South Texas)
Nov 1
to Jan 19
Deer
Muzzleloader (North Texas)
Jan 6
to Jan 19
Turkey
(Rio Grande)
Mar 28
to May 10
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
TPWD
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via TX Hunt & Fish app. Paper backup recommended for remote areas.
Hunter Education
Texas requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Texas.
Store Your Texas License in Hunter Passport
Keep your TX hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.