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Hunting for Beginners

Whether you're looking for a new outdoor adventure, interested in a quality source of fresh meat, wish to contribute to wildlife conservation or just looking for a way to spend more time with friends and family – we've got you covered.

Licenses

Seasons

Regulations

Hunter Education

Planning Your Hunt

Public Hunting & Drawn Hunts

Wildlife Management

Apps & Publications

Eastern Turkey

Spring Turkey Season

Keep hunting great in Texas! All turkey must be tagged with a tag from the hunter's license immediately upon harvest, and in a secure manner anywhere on the turkey. Hunters in possession of a digital license and tags should refer to Super Combo Digital Tags for tagging instructions.
Outdoor Annual app on phone and computer screen

Get the free Outdoor Annual.

Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. The app shows location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, plus the ability to look up current and past license purchases.
Hunter Education

New Hunters: Take Hunter Education Now

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course, or be accompanied while hunting. Minimum age of certification is 9 years of age.

Wild Game Recipes

Texans have been serving wild game to their families for generations. From venison to dove, turkey, or quail, it's a healthy choice the whole family can enjoy.

Wild Game Recipes: Venison Chili

Venison Chili
Feral Hog Tacos

Slow-Cooked Feral Hog Tacos
Duck Yakitori

Duck Yakitori