Hunting is a popular past-time in Dickinson and the surrounding areas. Whether you enjoy collecting trophies, enjoy the meat, or enjoy the sport, hunting offers a fun way to spend your weekend. Learn everything you need to know about Dickinson hunting by checking out the tips below.
What Can You Hunt in Dickinson?
There is a wide array of game that can be hunted in Texas and around the Dickinson area. What you can hunt will depend on the season. The most popular game and hunting seasons of the area are listed below.
December through February
These winter months include seasonal hunting for animals as woodcock, Wilson’s snipe, sandhill crane, moorhens, and pheasant.
March through May
There are not many hunting seasons open in the spring months aside from alligator season, which usually starts at the beginning of April.
September through November
The prime hunting seasons for the area will run during the fall months. There are a number of game types that will have opening seasons in the fall including quail, squirrel, turkey, deer, pronghorn, geese, duck, and dove.
What Permits and Licenses Are Required?
If you are hunting an animal in the state of Texas, no matter if it is a bird, frog, or deer, you will be required to purchase a hunting license for the season. Regular hunting licensee can be purchased by anyone over 17. Those under 17 will be required to obtain a Youth Hunting License.
You are permitted to trap any nuisance fur-bearing animals as well as animals that may be deemed vicious or feral without having a license. These exceptions can include coyotes that are attacking or feral hogs. If you are trapping fur-bearing animals to make use of their fur, you are required to obtain a trapper’s license. If you are going on a guided hunt with an outfitter or hunting guide, the facility may be able to assist you in obtaining licenses for what you will be hunting on the excursion.
Things to Note About Hunting in Texas
Almost 97 percent of all land in Texas is privately owned, but many of these landowners are more than willing to let hunters hunt on their land for a small fee. You will have three primary options when it comes to finding a piece of land to hunt on. You can:
- Hunt on the public land that is available
- Gain a membership in a hunting club that provides access to specified land
- Retain the services of a hunting guide who will often have arrangement with certain land owner’s to use their property in exchange for payment
While these options may not always seem ideal, they are the best way to ensure that you are not violating private property laws in Texas.
Enjoy some hunting with some friends, on a guided hunt, or at one of the many hunting clubs in and around the Dickinson area. Follow the tips above to ensure your hunting experience goes off without a hitch.
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