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OTC Public tags? #6503912 10/20/16 03:22 PM
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This is my first post on here. I'm a transplant from the northwest.
I'm wondering if it's possible to get over the counter public land tags for hunting down here. After my last hunting season, I'm inclined to go back to the public land, spot and stalk I grew up with and was hoping y'all might be able to point me in the right direction. I live west of Fort Worth, but am interested in hunting the pan handle or Big Bend area of the state for deer or bear.
Any information you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for letting me become a part of the forums =)

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Click on the Public hunting tab on the left ---> TPWD

Re: OTC Public tags? [Re: Kup] #6503989 10/20/16 04:09 PM
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That is exactly what I was hoping to find! Thanks for the link =)

Re: OTC Public tags? [Re: Kup] #6504591 10/20/16 11:14 PM
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It would appear public land, big game tags aren't available for north/west Texas - at least that I'm able to locate...

*let me amend that statement - modern firearm, big game tags aren't available*

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Re: OTC Public tags? [Re: Kup] #6504738 10/21/16 01:07 AM
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Annual hunting permit is $48. Get that and they will mail you a book with all the maps of where you can hunt and what species can be hunted on each property. I dont believe any bear is legal in tx...could be wrong. Youll still need your regular hunting license. If suggest a super combo if you fish fresh and salt too. Then just need your HIP, and federal migratory bird/duck stamp and youre good to go all year.

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Originally Posted By: Indyoshi
Annual hunting permit is $48. Get that and they will mail you a book with all the maps of where you can hunt and what species can be hunted on each property. I dont believe any bear is legal in tx...could be wrong. Youll still need your regular hunting license. If suggest a super combo if you fish fresh and salt too. Then just need your HIP, and federal migratory bird/duck stamp and youre good to go all year.


Good start here! Don't forget your hunter safety course, unless your an old fart like me.

Yea, bear are protected in Texas. Now I've hunted bare before, but I got cold.

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Originally Posted By: Kup
It would appear public land, big game tags aren't available for north/west Texas - at least that I'm able to locate...

*let me amend that statement - modern firearm, big game tags aren't available*


The tags come attached to your licence. No separate tags.

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Originally Posted By: Kup
It would appear public land, big game tags aren't available for north/west Texas - at least that I'm able to locate...

*let me amend that statement - modern firearm, big game tags aren't available*


What's your location?


Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes

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If you want a public land area in the panhandle that you can just roam around western style, check out Lake Meridith. You can hunt mule deer and whitetails with a rifle. No drawing required, but it can get a little crowded on the weekend. No special tags, just use the ones attached to your licence.

Here's some info. https://www.nps.gov/lamr/planyourvisit/hunting.htm

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Originally Posted By: Kup
It would appear public land, big game tags aren't available for north/west Texas - at least that I'm able to locate...

*let me amend that statement - modern firearm, big game tags aren't available*


What's your location?


I live in Bluff Dale, right in between Granbury and Stephenville.

Re: OTC Public tags? [Re: Palehorse] #6506433 10/22/16 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted By: Palehorse
If you want a public land area in the panhandle that you can just roam around western style, check out Lake Meridith. You can hunt mule deer and whitetails with a rifle. No drawing required, but it can get a little crowded on the weekend. No special tags, just use the ones attached to your licence.

Here's some info. https://www.nps.gov/lamr/planyourvisit/hunting.htm


I will check this out! Sounds like a great place to go. I have to ability to visit during the week and potentially avoid the crowds =) Thanks.

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