Hunting Regulations
Hunting Seasons
- Seasons by Animal & Category
Season dates effective September 1 - Seasons by County
Season dates & limits
Regulations
- Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Zones, check stations & precautions - General Hunting Rules & Regulations
Definitions, means & methods, tagging - Migratory Game Bird Regulations
Species information, regulations, seasons & limits - Fur-bearing Animal Regulations
Regulations, definitions, means, methods & limits - Nongame, Exotic, Endangered, Threatened & Protected Species Regulations
Regulations, definitions & guidelines
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What's new for hunting this year
Hunting regulation changes that take effect on Sep. 1 -
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Hunting licenses
License types & license requirements -
Learn about hunter education
Age requirements and general information
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual includes regulations for recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing and hunting in Texas. While Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) strives to provide accurate information in the Outdoor Annual, hunting and fishing regulations may change due to legislative or Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission actions. The Outdoor Annual Mobile App may automatically update to reflect published changes upon establishment of a data connection, but users should independently check the associated statutes and regulations to verify their accuracy. For commercial fishing regulations, see the "Commercial Fishing Guide". For more detailed information on game and fish regulations, contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement offices, or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at 800-792-1112 or 512-389-4800 (Mon–Fri 8AM – 5PM).
TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TTY) at 512-389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 800-735-2989 or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.