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Texas Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Texas requires a hunting license for hunters of any age, and hunter education is mandatory for all hunters born on or after Sept 2, 1971.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Texas requires a hunting license for hunters of any age, and hunter education is mandatory for all hunters born on or after Sept 2, 1971. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Official source: tpwd.texas.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Texas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasRestricted
Arkansas requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1969. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through AGFC.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: agfc.com · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaRestricted
Louisiana requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory to hunt unsupervised for those born on or after Sept 1, 1969. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through LDWF.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wlf.louisiana.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
New MexicoRestricted
New Mexico requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters under 18. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the NM Dept. of Game and Fish.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.dgf.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the OK Dept. of Wildlife Conservation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlifedepartment.com · Full Oklahoma rule →

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