Texas Deer & Turkey Hunting Licenses

According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, a person hunting any animal must first acquire a state license. Several licenses are available that allow hunting of turkey and deer.

License

The resident license allows an individual to hunt wildlife legally allowed to be hunted. The resident license allows hunting for leisure, hobbies and noneconomic reasons.

Animals

A license allows the holder to hunt various types of deer and turkey in designated seasons. Texas allows the Rio Grande turkey and the eastern turkey to be hunted. White-tailed deer and mule deer can be hunted legally in Texas.

Requirements

Persons aged 17 to 65 must purchase a resident license permitting them to hunt turkey and deer in Texas. Persons younger than 17 and older than 65 who meet other requirements can apply for special licenses at reduced prices.

Seasons

An animal may be hunted when that animal is judged to be in season. Different varieties of species are hunted at different times throughout the year in Texas.

Purchase

Hunting licenses are available for purchase from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Certain stores, including tackle, bait and grocery stores, also sell hunting licenses.

References

• Texas Parks & Wildlife: Recreational Hunting and Fishing Licenses
• Texas Parks & Wildlife: Where to Get Information and Licenses
• Texas Parks & Wildlife: Upcoming Texas Hunting Seasons
• Texas Parks & Wildlife: Hunting Licenses and Permits