Texas hunting license dates

See list of licenses available online. Retail locations include sporting goods stores, gun shops, department stores, discount stores, bait and tackle shops, grocery stores, and many other types of stores. Closed for most state holidays. A hunting license is required of any person resident or nonresident , of any age, to hunt any animal, bird, frog or turtle in this state, except the following : coyotes, if the coyotes are attacking, about to attack, or have recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowl.

No portion of the nuisance fur-bearer may be possessed, sold or retained for any purpose. Resident Hunting Licenses Valid to hunt any legal bird or animal terrestrial vertebrates.

Senior resident hunting license is valid only for residents 65 years of age and older. Trapper's Licenses Required for persons of any age to hunt, shoot, or take for sale fur-bearing animals including pelts and carcasses. Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting License Legal for any period of five consecutive days valid hunting dates will be printed on the license when issued. Buy online or Find a retailer. Find a retailer. General Rules. License Requirements. Species Illegal to Hunt.

Waterfowl Banding Maps. Regular Season Zone A Oct. View Sandhill Crane hunting regulations for your county. Identification Sandhill Crane Gray, with dark wingtips; may appear white in some light.

All residents and visitors over the age of 17 require a Texas fishing license to reel in fish, mussels, clams, and crayfish across the state. All residents and visitors need a Texas hunting license to take part in hunting or trapping across the state. For both fishing and hunting licenses, you need to:. Hunters will also need to complete a hunter education course.