Texas Hog Hunting Question?

11 February 2011, 19:49

tiggertate

Yes. Any hunting, anywhere. But you can get a 5-day non-resident tag pretty cheap. You may be able to do it online here:

Buy online

Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting (Type 157): $48
Legal for any period of five consecutive days (valid hunting dates will be printed on the license when
issued). Valid to hunt: E xotic animals (see pg. 69), all legal game birds (except turkeys), all nongame
animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for other game animals, NOT VALI D FO R
DEE R). Stamp endorsement requirements apply.

11 February 2011, 20:20

larrys01

I think you are somewhat incorrect. I just read in the regulations online that when hunting on private property for hogs that are doing damage, no license is required. The term they use is "Depredating Hogs". See page 25
I had just found this on line. I could be wrong?

11 February 2011, 20:33

tiggertate

I think that's a reference for the landowner only (or agent). If you have a good friend that will "hire" you as his agent to remove deprevating hogs you might be OK. It will depend on if the GW thinks its legit or not. If he suspects otherwise he'll write you up and let you prove to the JP you're a hired hand. Really not worth the risk for $48.

11 February 2011, 20:50

Gatogordo

quote:

EXOTIC ANIMALS AND FOWL
Exotic animal refers to grass-eating or plant-eating, single-hoofed or cloven-hoofed mammals that are not indigenous or native to Texas and are known as ungulates, including animals from the deer and antelope families that landowners have introduced into this state. Includes, but is not limited to feral hog, Aoudad sheep, Axis deer, Elk, Sika deer, Fallow deer, Blackbuck antelope, Nilgai antelope, and Russian boar. Exotic fowl refers to any avian species that is not indigenous to this state, including ratites (emu, ostrich, rhea, cassowary, etc.).
There are no state bag or possession limits or closed seasons on exotic animals or fowl on private property. It is against the law to:
Hunt an exotic without a valid hunting license.
Hunt an exotic on a public road or right-of-way.
Hunt an exotic without the landowner's permission.
Possess an exotic or the carcass of an exotic without the owner's consent.

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11 February 2011, 20:51

tiggertate

I might add that Texas Game Wardens are all over the place on discretionary issues like this. Some (if not most) are champs that know we have a hog problem here and don't care if someone lets an out of state friend have some fun with hogs one weekend. A small percentage can be anal-retentive pricks that look for reasons to write tickets, well founded or not. There's no accountability if they write a preponderence of tickets that are dismissed in court.

ALL of them will write you up on a commercial operation if you're a tourist hunter hunting without a license.

11 February 2011, 21:02

Gatogordo

If you're from Iowa and don't own the land, I suspect that most GWs will somehow find it hard to believe that you're an agent or lessee. Basically if someone chooses to claim one of the above they would be attempting to lie or deceive to save $48.......but hey, a good lawyer could likely get you off at about $200 an hour, starting when he leaves his office.

11 February 2011, 21:38

larrys01

I agree with the part that it's not worth the risk to save $48.00! We will be going down around Clarksville, TX in about a week and I intend to spend the $48.00. Thanks guys

11 February 2011, 21:55

swampshooter

In Texas you need a hunting license to kill a rattle snake.

11 February 2011, 22:36

Gatogordo

You won't be far from me, I'm just over 20 mi E of Clarksville. I'm not sure what I'll have going on, feeding cattle and oldest daughter is in State basketball playoffs. But if you have the time, give me a call and drop by. PM sent.

12 February 2011, 04:07

bja105

quote:
Originally posted by Gatogordo:
If you're from Iowa and don't own the land, I suspect that most GWs will somehow find it hard to believe that you're an agent or lessee.

The Game Warden who wrote us all warnings seemed to agree with Gatogordo. We paid to hunt there, it was hunting, not depredation control. The landowner didn't get a warning, he got a big fine.

The 5 day permit was $48 bucks, well worth it. The Game Warden was a super nice guy, it was a joy to meet him. The State Trooper who pulled us over on the way to get our licenses was nice, too! Two LEO's, two warnings. We must look honest!

12 February 2011, 17:21

Bob in TX

Yes, you need the license!

15 February 2011, 07:22

Sgt Brown

And what if you are a "snowbird" down from the north for three months? Do they have a license that addresses that?

Tom

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15 February 2011, 08:06

tiggertate

Nope. You have to buy a standard non-resident for all game at $315 or a special non-game (exotics, pigs etc) for $132. Good for the whole season.

15 February 2011, 17:02

Sgt Brown

$132 for three months of pig-popping isn't bad at all.

If I want deer, etc., I can do that in Ohio. I'd be looking to assassinate some porkers.

Tom

15 February 2011, 17:46

larrys01

What dates does that $132.00 license cover? Is it like Jan 1st to December 31st or what?

15 February 2011, 18:04

Doubless

Our licenses expire the first of September each year. Theoretically, that means the $132 is from 9/1-8/31. However, if you buy the license in October there is no prorating of costs, it is the same fee for less than a year. At least that is the way the resident license works...

15 February 2011, 18:35

Bob in TX

Larry-It covers the same animals as the 5-day license:

Non-resident Special Hunting (Type 107): $132
Valid to hunt: Exotic animals, all legal game birds (NOT VALID FOR TURKEY), all nongame animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for other game animals, NOT VALID FOR DEER). Stamp endorsement requirements apply.

15 February 2011, 18:39

larrys01

Yes, I knew that. It's the dates I'm wondering about? I read somewhere that it expires in August I think?

15 February 2011, 18:41

larrys01

Doubless
Thanks, that's the info I was looking for.
Larry

15 February 2011, 18:56

Gatogordo

Tx yearly hunting licenses expire 8/31.

For most visiting hog hunters I'd recommend the 5 day non-resident license for $48. You can specify dates on license. For instance, one could buy the license on Fri and specify the hunting dates for Sat thru Wed. A hunter would have to buy 3 5 days before he'd start losing money vs the same yearly license at $132 and then only $12.

16 February 2011, 22:56

larrys

Is there a limit on Javelina with this license?

16 February 2011, 23:36

Gatogordo

quote:
Originally posted by larrys:
Is there a limit on Javelina with this license?

There is a limit of 2 per year in the counties in which javalina are permitted to be hunted with ANY Texas hunting license. This license is subject to the same limit.