how much is a bird hunting license

Military and Veteran License

Anywhere they are stationed, active-duty military personnel are eligible to purchase a resident hunting license. The free Texas Resident Active Duty Military “Super Combo” License and the free Texas Resident Active Duty Military Hunting Package are also available to active-duty military personnel who reside in Texas while they are on leave.

Veterans with a service-connected disability, both residents and non-residents of Texas, may be eligible for the free Disabled Veteran “Super Combo” License. Disability is defined as the loss of the ability to use a limb or a disability with a rating of at least 2050 percent. For further information, go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website.

The Federal Duck Stamp is a requirement for all hunters, 16 years of age and up, who hunt migratory waterfowl. The Texas Migratory Game Bird Endorsement is required for all hunters who are 17 years of age or older. Furthermore, hunters must provide documentation of their enrollment in the Harvest Information Program (HIP).

Hunting licenses are good from Aug. 15 through Aug. 31 of the next year. Texas residents are able to purchase a lifetime hunting license.

How Do I Get My State Hunting License?

To lawfully purchase a hunting license or permit, you might need to have the Hunter Education Certificate, depending on your age.

Complete the Texas hunter education certification requirements.
Choose the correct license type.
Purchase the license from a Texas-approved agent or via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website.

Where to Buy a Texas Hunting License

Visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website.
Call 1-800-TX-LIC-4-U (1-800-895-4248).
Go to an authorized license agent or an office of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

To finish your online education in hunter safety, enroll in this Texas-approved course. Hunter-ed. com is the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s designated provider.

how much is a bird hunting license

FAQ

How much is a migratory bird license in Texas?

Item	Item Description	Price
167	Upland Game Bird Endorsement	$7.00
168	Migratory Game Bird Endorsement	$7.00
169	Youth Hunting License	$7.00
173	Annual Public Hunting Permit	$48.00

Do you need a license to hunt birds in Texas?

Resident Hunting (Type 101): $25 – For Texas Residents; valid to hunt any legal bird or animal including Native and Exotic Deer. Youth Hunting License (Type 169): $7 – For any person, resident or non-resident, under 17 years of age at the date of license purchase.

What license is needed to hunt ducks in Texas?

All hunters age 16 or older must purchase the Federal Duck Stamp when hunting migratory waterfowl. All hunters age 17 or older must purchase the Texas Migratory Game Bird Endorsement. In addition, hunters are required to have proof of their participation in the Harvest Information Program (HIP).

How much is a hunting license in California?

Title	Fee
Resident Hunting License	$58.58
Nonresident Hunting License	$204.69
Junior Hunting License	$15.38
One-Day Nonresident Hunting License	$28.08