Guides

Public hunting guides

Short, sourced guides that link into the land pages in our directory. Start with a metro shortlist or land type, then open individual areas.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026 against TPWD’s APH / Walk-in Hunts page for Texas permit facts, plus the USFS/BLM/FWS overview links used in topic guides. Confirm with each land manager before you hunt.

Texas

Texas Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH), 2026–27 — what TPWD says the $48 walk-in permit covers.
Public hunting land near Houston
Public hunting land near Dallas–Fort Worth
Public hunting land near Austin
Public hunting land near San Antonio
Texas deer season dates 2026–27

Other metro shortlists

Land types

Hunting on national forests — how to use forest pages in our directory.
Hunting on BLM public land — sample Western field offices.
Wildlife management areas by state

Tools & directories

These guides summarize official agency pages and our PAD-US directory. They are not legal advice and are not affiliated with any government agency. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency.

Not legal advice and not an official source. This independent site is not affiliated with any government agency. Season dates are copied from the agency pages linked above as of the “last checked” date and may have changed since. The agency’s current regulations are what count. Full disclaimer.