Hunting, fishing & boating regulations

Whether you are interested in hunting, fishing or boating, it is very important that you understand and follow state regulations to ensure that you are ethically harvesting game and fish.  Click Learn More to get a copy of the Texas Hunting, Fishing and Boating Regulations.

 Every hunter in Texas (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete hunter education. Minimum age for certification is 9 years and cost is $15.

If you were born on or after September 2, 1971 and you are:

• under 9 years of age, you must be accompanied*.
• age 9 through 16, you must successfully complete hunter education, OR you must be accompanied.
• age 17 and over, you must successfully complete hunter education; OR purchase a “Hunter Education Deferral,” and you must be accompanied.

Click below to find courses you can take to take Hunter's Education in Texas.

Anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 who operates any vessel over 15 horsepower, wind-blown vessel over 14 feet and all personal watercraft is required to take Boater Education. Boater Education is also required for certain violations of the Texas Water Safety Act.  

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