Hunting in Texas

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About hunting in Texas

At 261,797 square miles, Texas, the Lone Star State, is second only to Alaska in size. Possessing enormous natural resources, Texas is a major agricultural state and an industrial giant, leading all other states in such categories as oil, cattle, sheep, and cotton. Most hunting in Texas is done on private land, primarily on large ranches that may be leased by outfitters or individuals, or hunted with the permission of the landowner. Texans are avid and enthusiastic hunters. The state is particularly famous for its large-antlered white-tailed deer, but hunters can also pursue alligators, javelinas, wild pigs, mule deer, pronghorn, squirrels, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland birds, especially quail. In addition, many Texas ranches have large populations of imported non-native animals, including nilgai, axis deer, blackbuck, aoudad, and even a wide variety of African game such as zebras and oryx. In most cases these exotic animals can be hunted year-round on private land. These ranches provide a unique opportunity for hunters to pursue animals that are native to Africa and Asia at a relatively low cost and without having to leave the U.S. Many, but not all, ranches in Texas are high-fenced, especially those with exotic species. Much of Texas is brushy and thick, making for challenging hunting despite the large and abundant game populations. For this reason, hunting, especially for whitetails, is often done from permanent blinds, and baiting is popular, especially with the use of automatic feeders, which are legal in the state. Texas has an overabundance of feral hogs, and because they are unprotected, exotic, non-game animals, they may be taken by any means or methods at any time of year. There are no seasons or bag limits, however a hunting license and landowner permission are required to hunt them. Texas requires 400 square inches of fluorescent orange to be worn by all hunters when hunting on public hunting grounds. Orange is not required on private land, but is encouraged. A Texas hunting license is required for hunting any species in the state. Learn more about Texas hunting from the Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife: http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/.

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Price distribution

$3,125

$6,250

$9,375

$12,500

Hunting methods

Rifle Hunting 87 hunts

Bow Hunting 65 hunts

Hunting From a Blind 62 hunts

All methods (15)

Game classification

Big Game 87 hunts

Sheep & Goat 20 hunts

Small Game 19 hunts

All classifications (6)

Reviews

Zach

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Mar 27, 2025

Awesome place.

10.0

of 10

North Shore Ranch

Outfitter

This is a great place, very pretty with quality exotic animals.

I have zero complaints.

Heather

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Mar 11, 2024

Best Hunting Trip ever!

10.0

of 10

Night Vision Hog Guide LLC

Outfitter

My husband and brother had a fantastic time on their gifted hog hunt. They each got a pig both nights. Going into it they were excited but worried they might not get a pig. The guides (Brian and Kirk) did a fantastic job explaining how to use the equipment and what to look for during their private hunt. They stayed on site in the available lodging and they were very comfortable and had a great nights rest. The guides even cleaned the pigs for them so that they could bring home some meat! The guides did a fantastic job. My husband and brother sent tons of pictures and loved this memorable trip. They would recommend this hunting experience to anyone and are definitely going to go again.

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Bob

United States

9.7

of 10

Verified review

Mar 29, 2023

2023 Aoudad Hunt

9.7

of 10

High Desert Hunting

Outfitter

Outfitter communication was very good. Chet knew his area and was able to put me on quality rams.

House used as base camp could use some repairs.

Juanette

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Jan 3, 2023

Fantastic hunt!

10.0

of 10

S&D Whitetails

Outfitter

Everything!

Nothing!

Vlad

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Mar 23, 2025

Great hog hunt

10.0

of 10

Night Vision Hog Guide LLC

Outfitter

Excellent hunt; tons of hogs. Outstanding equipment. Experienced guiding. Great accommodations. Loved every minute of it.

Ernesto

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Dec 18, 2024

Best hospitality.

10.0

of 10

SAJE Ranch

Outfitter

Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable.

Animals

Hog price from $30031 hunts

Deer price from $50021 hunts

White-Tailed Deer

price from $50021 hunts

Sheep price from $1,60020 hunts

Axis Deer price from $1,83014 hunts

Blackbuck

price from $3,80010 hunts

All animals (38)

Bush TV

Check out an amazing footage from outfitters and landowners properties.

Mule Deer in snow

Beautiful Mule Deer walking through the snowy fields of Texas

Bison Dust Storm

Two American Bison putting up a dust storm

Wild Turkeys Fight

Wild Turkeys fight for many reasons, such mating rights, territorial usage and social intra flock structure. Fighting establishes their pecking order. Awesome footage of two Turkey going at each other.