Texas Hunting Deadlines
Texas Hunting Information
- Very limited permits and difficult draw odds, however if you are trying to draw a Desert bighorn we recommend you apply in all states that offer tags.
- Successful applicants will need to purchase a $315 general Texas hunting license.
- You must carry a hunter safety card in the field if you were born after September 1, 1971.
- You must be 17 years of age or older to apply for this tag.
Texas Point System
- Texas has a bonus point system in place. This basically means you will receive one extra chance for each year you have applied but were unsuccessful.
- You can draw the very first year you apply for a Desert bighorn in Texas.
- Texas does not offer a “Point Only” option where you can buld a point for that year but have zero chance of drawing.
Hunt Texas
- Hunt will be conducted on a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Ram quality is excellent. If you draw this permit you must be guided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife. This is basically a fully guided, 5 day hunt for no charge.
State Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Texas Tag Fees
Texas SPECIES | State Tag Fee | TOTAL DUE TO WTA TAGS TO APPLY |
|---|---|---|
Desert Bighorn | $324.45 | $70.48 |
Expert Knowledge
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