Is hunting deer possible in TX?

[remanifest]

Hey y'all. I've been in Texas since 2010, and since then I've been interested in hunting a deer (never been hunting before). I've tried looking at leases, but realized I'd have to save up a ridiculous sum to even entertain the possibility. Apart from buying land, is there anywhere that I can get involved to fall into the good graces of some kind hearted folks to be able to hunt a deer? Any secrets to share?

I went to Montana this past summer. Let me tell you -- that state is managed wonderfully for allowing citizens access to public lands to use it as they see fit. Sure wish we had something like that in Texas.

 

[Moonpie]

Public Hunting in Texas & Access to TPWD Lands

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Here's a few threads to peruse while waiting for replies...

Search results for query: Public land hunting

www.texasguntalk.com

 

[Gordo]

You can, but just remember, they are about the size of a poodle.

 

[Axxe55]

Hey y'all. I've been in Texas since 2010, and since then I've been interested in hunting a deer (never been hunting before). I've tried looking at leases, but realized I'd have to save up a ridiculous sum to even entertain the possibility. Apart from buying land, is there anywhere that I can get involved to fall into the good graces of some kind hearted folks to be able to hunt a deer? Any secrets to share?

I went to Montana this past summer. Let me tell you -- that state is managed wonderfully for allowing citizens access to public lands to use it as they see fit. Sure wish we had something like that in Texas.

PROBLEM IS MOST LAND IN TEXAS IS PRIVATELY OWEDAND TEXANS LIKE IT THAT WAY IF YOU DESIRE MORE LAND THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MOVE TO ANOTHER STATE!

 

[paknheat]

Instead of using a lease, you may try looking at a weekend type hunt on a ranch in your area.


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[Wudidiz]

I shot one in Texas once. Thought it was a rabbit.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Some find it not worth the hassle or the expense. If you don't own and or have access you pay big $$ to hunt state owned animals.

Just hunt out of state if you have time it's a whole lot cheaper and the deer are usually bigger both body and gear if that means anything to ya.

Pigs aren't Free either.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

If after 13 years you don't know the answer why do you ask now?

 

[Lead Belly]

Pigs aren't Free either.

Free the Pigs !!!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

If after 13 years you don't know the answer why do you ask now?

Wut?

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Wut?

OP said he's been her since 2010. Just now asking the question about hunting.
Should have had plenty of time to find out.

 

[roadkill]

Some find it not worth the hassle or the expense. If you don't own and or have access you pay big $$ to hunt state owned animals.

Just hunt out of state if you have time it's a whole lot cheaper and the deer are usually bigger both body and gear if that means anything to ya.

Pigs aren't Free either.

We don’t rent pigs

 

[G O B]

If I were so inclined, I could get a deer with a hand full of corn and a Louisville Slugger in my front yard any evening!
What we have here is an unholy cross between goats and rabbits! They aint deer!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

OP said he's been her since 2010. Just now asking the question about hunting.
Should have had plenty of time to find out.

Ah, okay.
Maybe he just recently decided to try it.

 

[Lead Belly]

If I were so inclined, I could get a deer with a hand full of corn and a Louisville Slugger in my front yard any evening!
What we have here is an unholy cross between goats and rabbits! They aint deer!

Ahhh- We're gonna need a video of that encounter.

 

[TreyG-20]

Make friends with people who own land.

 

[Gordo]

You can hunt Hood Rats for free south of down town here in San Antonio, inside the loop on the west side, and outside the loop on the east side.

But be careful, sometimes they shoot back.

 

[BigRed]

Hey y'all. I've been in Texas since 2010, and since then I've been interested in hunting a deer (never been hunting before). I've tried looking at leases, but realized I'd have to save up a ridiculous sum to even entertain the possibility. Apart from buying land, is there anywhere that I can get involved to fall into the good graces of some kind hearted folks to be able to hunt a deer? Any secrets to share?

I went to Montana this past summer. Let me tell you -- that state is managed wonderfully for allowing citizens access to public lands to use it as they see fit. Sure wish we had something like that in Texas.

The deer in Texas are nothing like the deer in Montana.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Make friends with people who own land.

From what I've read, there are a couple "dude's" in the 9mm vs 30SC thread that may be open to a quid pro quo type of situation. Myself excluded, of course.