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Hunting in Texas

Discover 48 state parks offering hunting in Texas

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Hunting Regulations in Texas

Status: ⚠ Limited

Hunting is only allowed in designated parks or requires special permits.

Important: TPWD lists 154 hunts across 55 state parks for the 2026–27 season (news release, July 2, 2026). State park hunts are offered through TPWD's drawn hunts program: application fees range from free to $10, and selected adult hunters may pay a special permit fee of $80 (regular) or $130 (extended). E-Postcard hunts require an Annual Public Hunting Permit. Hunts in state parks include white-tailed and mule deer, exotics, feral hogs, javelina, quail, waterfowl and a mentored dove hunt. Some parks close to visitors during hunts.
Official Texas Hunting Information
Always verify current regulations with local authorities before planning your hunt.
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Texas State Parks with Hunting

Historic water tower from the 1930s in a wooded area in the Abilene State Park in Texas, USA

Abilene State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
trees reflected in the lake at Atlanta State Park

Atlanta State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Geocaching Water Skiing
A stone gazebo at a State Park sits on top of a hill under a cloudy sky.

Bastrop State Park

+1 RV
A stream cutting through the hills at Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Biking
Brazos Bend State Park sign in Needville, TX, along the Brazos River

Brazos Bend State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Biking
scrubby landscape at Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

Caprock Canyons State Park

+5 Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting RV Biking
Mule Tail Stag at Choke Canyon State Park in Texas

Choke Canyon State Park

+1 RV
Colorado Bend State Park (Texas)

Colorado Bend State Park

+9 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Waterfall Viewing Cave Tours Biking
sunset over Cooper Lake State Park

Cooper State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
long exposure shot of a tent underneath the stars at Copper Breaks State Park

Copper Breaks State Park

+6 Picnicking Horseback Riding Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing
Davis Mountains State Park (Texas)

Davis Mountains State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Tubing Hunting Kayaking Biking
Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area

Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area
Devils River State Natural Area (Texas)

Devils River State Natural Area

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Biking
Real dinosaur tracks in Paluxy River at Dinosaur Valley State Park Texas

Dinosaur Valley State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Massive pink granite dome of Enchanted Rock rising from Texas Hill Country at sunset with bluebonnets

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

+7 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Rockhounding
The swimming area in Fort Boggy State Park, Texas

Fort Boggy State Park

+9 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Crystal clear Frio River at Garner State Park during golden hour

Garner State Park

+1 RV
Government Canyon State Natural Area (Texas)

Government Canyon State Natural Area

+4 Scenic Overlooks Hunting RV Biking
Fall Foliage over the river at Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park

+8 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Hill Country State Natural Area (Texas)

Hill Country State Natural Area

+7 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Scenic Overlooks Hunting RV Biking
Overlook across the Guadalupe River from Honey Creek State Natural Area, Texas

Honey Creek State Natural Area

+2 Nature Trail Tours
two people fishing on the shore of the lake at Huntsville State Park

Huntsville State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Devils Waterhole with pink granite cliffs and cliff jumpers at Inks Lake State Park Texas

Inks Lake State Park

+5 Scuba Diving Hunting Kayaking Paddling RV

Isle Du Bois State Park

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Biking
Stone pavilion by the water at Lake Brownwood State Park

Lake Brownwood State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV
Lake Colorado City State Park (Texas)

Lake Colorado City State Park

+10 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing RV
A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park in San Patricio County, Texas, United States.

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Water Skiing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Lake Mineral Wells behind a tree on a sunny day at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

+9 Rock Climbing Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Biking
stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park

Lake Somerville State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Red wood fence on the edge of Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Hunting Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
sun rising behind the fog at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking RV Biking
the roof of the cave at If the very mention of the word 'spelunking' gets your adventurous juices flowing then you'll definitely want to visit Longhorn Cavern State Park.

Longhorn Cavern State Park

+2 Kayaking Cave Tours
Brilliant red and orange bigtooth maple trees along Sabinal River at Lost Maples State Natural Area Texas

Lost Maples State Natural Area

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking

Matagorda Island State Park

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Biking
Nails Creek Unit (Texas)

Nails Creek Unit

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Biking
a trail through the trees at Palmetto State Park

Palmetto State Park

+6 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Palo Duro Canyon with Lighthouse hoodoo formation at sunset Texas

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

+9 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Stargazing Hunting Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Cascading limestone falls with turquoise pools at Pedernales Falls State Park Texas

Pedernales Falls State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Backpacking Kayaking Waterfall Viewing Biking
Turquoise water and limestone cliffs at Possum Kingdom Lake Texas

Possum Kingdom State Park

+13 Rock Climbing Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Hunting Jet Skiing Water Skiing Kayaking Paddling RV Biking

Post Oak Ridge State Park
Sunset at Lake Ray Roberts at Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

+10 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Hunting Sailing Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Great Kiskadee resting on a tree branch at Resaca de la Palma State Park

Resaca de la Palma State Park

+1 Hunting
Desert landscape with clouds overhead at San Angelo State Park

San Angelo State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Hunting RV Biking
aerial view of the Gambusia Marsh Boardwalk at Sea Rim State Park

Sea Rim State Park

+9 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Windmill at sunrise at Seminole Canyon State Park in Texas

Seminole Canyon State Park

+5 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting RV Biking
Pond with ripples on the surface at South Llano River State Park.

South Llano River State Park

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Biking
Amphitheater sign at Stephen F. Austin State Park

Stephen F. Austin State Park

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Golfing RV Biking
Pavilion at sunset in Village Creek State Park

Village Creek State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking

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❓ Hunting in Texas — FAQ

Is hunting allowed in Texas state parks?

Hunting in Texas state parks is limited — it is typically restricted to specific parks, managed hunts, quotas, or special permits rather than open across the park system. TPWD lists 154 hunts across 55 state parks for the 2026–27 season (news release, July 2, 2026). State park hunts are offered through TPWD's drawn hunts program: application fees range from free to $10, and selected adult hunters may pay a special permit fee of $80 (regular) or $130 (extended). E-Postcard hunts require an Annual Public Hunting Permit. Hunts in state parks include white-tailed and mule deer, exotics, feral hogs, javelina, quail, waterfowl and a mentored dove hunt. Some parks close to visitors during hunts. Always verify current regulations with the official agency before hunting.

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