How to Get a Hunting License in Texas

Here’s what you need to know about Texas hunting licenses

Where to buy:

Recreational hunting licenses and stamp endorsements are available at Texas Parks and Wildlife offices, online, and at Texas hunting license agents like sporting goods stores and other sport-related retailers.

Buying Texas Hunting Licenses online: https://www.txfgsales.com (additional $5 fee). You can also purchase over the phone: (800)-792-1112 or (512)-389-4800 (additional $5 fee).

Guides & Outfitters:

Commercial Licenses, those for holders who are making money from the hunt, must be purchased at a TPWD office or the Austin headquarters.

Residents v. Non-Residents:

Stamps and licenses are available to both residents and non-residents. A resident is someone who has resided in Texas for more than 6 months and provides proof of residency (see below).

Active Duty Military:

You and your dependents, regardless of residency, are eligible for resident licenses in the state of Texas.

Prices:

Residents - $25
Non-Residents - $315
Youth (16 and under) and Seniors (65 and over) - $7
Lifetime Licenses - $1000
Commercial - Ranges, here’s the pricelist

Additional Permit & Endorsement Prices
Requirements:
Completion of Hunter’s Education Training Courses, available online for hunters over 17
Social security number
For Residents, proof of residency (3 of the following):
Valid driver’s license
Current voter registration certificate
Current vehicle registration
Current property tax statement
6 months of recent utility bills
6 months of recent paystubs
Recent income tax return
Valid driver’s license
Current voter registration certificate
Current vehicle registration
Current property tax statement
6 months of recent utility bills
6 months of recent paystubs
Recent income tax return
Completion of Hunter’s Education Training Courses, available online for hunters over 17
Social security number
For Residents, proof of residency (3 of the following):
Valid driver’s license
Current voter registration certificate
Current vehicle registration
Current property tax statement
6 months of recent utility bills
6 months of recent paystubs
Recent income tax return
Valid driver’s license
Current voter registration certificate
Current vehicle registration
Current property tax statement
6 months of recent utility bills
6 months of recent paystubs
Recent income tax return

If you plan to hunt with a guide, start researching Texas Hunting Outfitters now so that they can help you select the license and endorsements needed for your particular hunting trip.

For more about obtaining a hunting license in the state of Texas, visit the TPWD website.

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