Pronghorn Permits

Who can apply for permits?

• Landowners or Land Managers of properties within the state of Texas. Property should lie within a Pronghorn Herd Unit (see maps below). Landowner signature is required on all applications. Hunters can contact landowners regarding available permits by downloading the Pronghorn Lease List(PDF 181.3 KB). Current season lease information is usually available mid to late August.

How do I apply for permits?

• Contact your local Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Biologist for a Landowner Permit Application. Don’t know your biologist? Find a Biologist in your area. Completed applications should be returned to your local biologist.
• Hunters interested in Pronghorn permits may download the Pronghorn Lease List(PDF 181.3 KB) for more information about available permits. Current season lease information is usually available mid to late August. Hunters should also check for hunts available through the Public Hunt Drawing System.

When do I apply?

• Applications are accepted throughout the year. To be eligible for a permit during the current hunting season, applications are requested by August 1.
• Pronghorn permits are determined for specific tracts and are usually mailed to qualifying applicants in mid-August.

How many permits will I get?

• The number of permits issued within a Herd Unit is based upon results of annual surveys (pronghorn numbers, sex ratios, and fawn crops). Permits are allocated to specific tracts within a Herd Unit, which is directly related to acres of pronghorn habitat for each tract. Permit demand often exceeds the harvestable surplus, so not all landowners will receive a permit every year.

How much do permits cost?

• Permits are free. Receipt of permits is dependent upon timely submission of application and harvest cards. Applications must be submitted by August 1. Pronghorn Harvest Cards are due by October 31.

What is the Pronghorn Lease List?

• The TPWD Pronghorn Lease List(PDF 181.3 KB) is a list of landowners who have available permits and are willing to be contacted by hunters. When hunters call TPWD offices they will receive a list with contact information for all interested landowners.
• Landowners can indicate interest in being listed on the Pronghorn Lease List(PDF 181.3 KB) on the permit application form or contact their local TPWD biologist at any time.

TPWD wants to lease your property!

• If you are interested in TPWD leasing your property for a Pronghorn hunt (public draw), please select the type of hunt you are interested in leasing on your permit application form or contact your local TPWD biologist at any time.

Who do I contact for more information?

• For more information regarding Pronghorn permits or the application process, contact your local TPWD biologist. Don’t know your biologist? Find a Biologist in your area.

Panhandle Pronghorn Herd Unit Interactive Map

Click on a Herd Unit for more information

Trans-Pecos Pronghorn Herd Unit Interactive Map -
In Development

Until the Trans-Pecos Interactive Map is available, contact your local TPWD biologist to determine if your property lies within a Herd Unit. Don't know your Biologist? Find a Biologist in your area.