What's up with Texas law regarding hunting deer at night?

22 and a headlight.

Isn't that the only way to hunt in east texas??

Brings back some memories. In college a buddy of mine had a headlight off of an old fort ranger rigged up on a stick we used for bow fishing... it worked pretty good though

Frowned upon but let us know how you do!

Can be done with special permits to protect crops.

just dress up like a game warden and go for it

It's illegal?!?

I don't see how much difference does it make. Maybe so there is no confusion as to what you're hitting? But that doesn't make any sense. In that case, no hunting at all at night!

And if you really want to be sneaky, you can shoot it, field dress it or quarter it, save it until you're ready to go in the morning and there is no way the warden knows the time you killed it.

Just can't find the logic behind it

Accessory before the fact. No thanks.

Perfectly legal. As long as they aren't whitetail or mulies.

Correct. Knee jerk reaction.

I told the game warden I was going to hunt pigs at night during deer season, just to inform her. She said great, I'll be there to give you a ticket. In other words, uh no, don't do that!

Illegal to hunt hogs at night during deer season?

Explain??
My brother came down to check out our lease during bow season. He did not have a license but since we have a lot of hogs would it have been legal for him to sit in one of our bow stands and strictly hog hunt? He forgot his bow so it didn't happen but it did get me thinking.

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https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/nuisance/feral_hogs/#hunt


How do I hunt feral hogs?

Although feral hogs are not classified as game animals, a hunting license is required to hunt them. Feral hogs are very intelligent and considered to be challenging quarry. Many hunters consider the long tusks and mean appearance a genuine trophy, in addition to the quality of meat. They also provide a great off-season challenge and opportunities to hone hunting skills and spend time in the field.

There are many hunting techniques used, including stand hunting over a baited area, quite often incidental to white-tailed deer hunting. Stalking or still hunting over baited areas and areas indicating recent hog activity, such as wallows, are commonly used techniques. Corn or milo, often soaked in water and allowed to sour and then buried underground is good bait.

Night hunting with a spotlight is often used; however, the local game warden must be notified beforehand. (There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.) Hunting with well-trained dogs is another hunting method utilized and can be very exciting. Because the feral hog has such a tough hide the best rifle calibers to use should be a .243 or greater to prevent wounding and loss of the animal. Bowhunting, muzzleloading, and handguns are also popular among sportsmen to hunt feral hogs.

All I can say is WOW!

Glad I don't hunt in that county. We deer hunt during the day and hog hunt at night. Our GW warden knows we are landowners and he can access our property at any time. He never questions our intentions. No reason too and I respect him for that.

Wow. I feel stupid.

Never seen a law in Texas that they could write you a ticket for hunting hogs at night. It is done all the time across the state.

Yes, it would be best to have a hunting license. Includes varmint hunting also.

Hey Texasbdog, I guess Im not up on the laws but why was the GW going to give you a ticket for hunting pigs at night.