Public Hunting and Access to Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) offers a variety of hunting opportunities through two public hunting systems.

• The Annual Public Hunting Permit provides nearly year-round hunting on nearly one million acres of land. Popular dove hunting areas are offered through this system.

• The Public Hunt Drawing System provides opportunities to apply for a wide variety of supervised, drawn hunts including special drawings for both adults and youth hunters. In addition, TPWD offers special hunt package drawings for exotic wildlife and quality native animals on TPWD managed lands as well as specially leased private properties.

Thanks to Texas Public Hunting Partners