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Hunting outfitters and guides in Texas

Hunting outfitters and guides in Texas, with the official wildlife agency and what we could confirm about outfitter and guide licensing.

  • 5outfitters
  • 5species
  • 4regions
  • 0Sponsored

Texas at a glance

What you can hunt in Texas

Looking for hunting outfitters in Texas? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided whitetail hunts in Texas to mule deer and pronghorn hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.

Big game

  • White-tailed deer
  • Mule deer
  • Pronghorn
  • Desert bighorn sheepDraw/permit only
  • Javelina
  • American alligator
  • Feral hog
  • Exotics (axis, sika, fallow, red deer, aoudad, blackbuck, nilgai, elk)
  • Mountain lion

Turkey

Waterfowl

Upland birds

Small game and furbearers

  • Squirrel
  • Rabbits and hares
  • Coyote, bobcat (nongame) and furbearers

Not hunted here:Black bear.

Sources (checked Oct 2026): TPWD - 2026-2027 Hunting Season Dates; TPWD - Seasons by Animal & Category; TPWD - Nongame, Exotic, Endangered, Threatened & Protected Species; TPWD - 2026-2027 Seasons by Animal.

Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.

Outfitter and guide licensing in Texas

No state hunting-guide or outfitter license found on the pages we read

Licensing body: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Where to check a license:TPWD commercial licenses.

  • On 2026-10-23 TPWD's commercial-licenses page listed commercial fishing guide licenses (fee table) but we found no separate hunting-guide license there. We therefore do not assume a Texas state guide license exists for hunts on private land. Ask each outfit what permit or registration it holds and confirm it with the issuing agency; contact TPWD if unsure. Source (read October 23, 2026)
  • TPWD's public hunting booklet (2026-27) defines a hunting guide as a person who, for compensation, accompanies, assists or transports hunters, and says hunt guide concessions may only be conducted on public-hunting units marked as allowing them. Source (read October 23, 2026)
  • The same booklet says a Special Use Permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service is required to conduct paid guide services on U.S. Forest Service lands. Source (read October 23, 2026)
  • TPWD's commercial hunting page lists hunting lease licenses, a private bird hunting area license, a field trial permit and a commercial game bird breeder's license, and no hunting guide license. Source (read October 23, 2026)

Not a legal conclusion: finding no license on the pages we read does not mean none exists. Ask the agency what applies to paid hunting guides.

State wildlife agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (link checked October 23, 2026). Texas rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.

Species by service level in Texas

Texas: outfitters per species and service level
SpeciesGuidedFully outfittedSemi-guidedDrop campListingsSponsored
Turkey–5––5–
Whitetail deer–5––5–
Upland birds–4––4–
Wild hog–3––3–
Waterfowl–2––2–
Total (a listing counts in each row it matches)–19––19–

Regions within Texas

Texas: published outfitters by home region
RegionAbout the regionOutfittersSpecies offered
Hill Country and Edwards PlateauLimestone hills, cedar and oak country across the center and southwest.1Whitetail deer, Turkey
South TexasBrush country and coastal sand plains south of San Antonio.3Whitetail deer, Turkey, Wild hog, Upland birds, Waterfowl
Panhandle and Rolling PlainsPlains, canyons and rolling rangeland in the north and west-central part of the state.1Whitetail deer, Turkey, Wild hog, Upland birds, Waterfowl
East Texas and the Gulf CoastPine forest in the east and coastal prairie and rice country along the Gulf.none yet–

All 5outfitters operating in Texas

Filter the 5 outfitters below. Pick one species and one hunt type; if nothing shows, no listing offers both.

Species
Hunt type

Compare side by side

Hunting outfitters operating in Texas
Outfitter State Service level Species Hunt types License on file Verified
El Rancho Arenosa TX Fully outfitted Whitetail deer, Turkey Youth and novice
First Shot Outfitters TX Fully outfitted Whitetail deer, Turkey, Wild hog, Upland birds, Waterfowl Trophy, Wingshooting
Lonesome Coyote Ranch TX Fully outfitted Whitetail deer, Turkey, Wild hog, Upland birds Wingshooting
Mariposa Ranch TX Fully outfitted Whitetail deer, Turkey, Wild hog, Upland birds Trophy
TC Outfitters TX Fully outfitted Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Waterfowl Wingshooting

Hunt types with a Texas page

Hunting leases and public access in Texas

Listed for information only. Sun Up Hunts does not arrange or negotiate leases, does not act for any landowner or hunter, holds no real estate license and is not a party to any lease. We don't handle deposits or payments, and we get no fee or commission from these links. The lister sets price, terms and availability, so confirm everything directly with them before you pay or sign. Full lease listings disclaimer.

Lease search pages and state programs covering Texas

  • Hunting Lease Network: Land for Lease Lease marketplace
    Lease marketplace: search land offered for hunting lease, by state. Listed by: Hunting Lease Network (Farmers National Company). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Annual Public Hunting Permit lands State program
    State program: public hunting on lands the state leases or manages, with an annual permit. Listed by: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Checked October 24, 2026.

Nationwide lease search sites

  • HLRBO Lease Finder Lease marketplace
    Lease marketplace: lease finder covering all 50 states. Listed by: HLRBO. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • HuntingLeaseUSA Lease marketplace
    Lease marketplace covering many states (home page). Listed by: HuntingLeaseUSA. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Land And Farm Land marketplace
    Land marketplace, mostly land for sale; some hunting and recreational land. Listed by: Land And Farm (CoStar Group). Checked October 24, 2026.

No one pays us for these links and none is ranked by payment. We copy no lease details, photos or descriptions: open the lister's page for current offers. Check Texas licenses, tags and seasons with the state wildlife agency.

Official agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Draws and lotteries: Texas draw and application deadlines, with a link to the agency's own page.

Bordering states and region

Texas is in the South region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:

Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.

Frequently asked questions

How many outfitters are listed for Texas?

5 published listings. Counts change as listings are reviewed, added or removed. The most recent listing check was on October 24, 2026.

What kinds of service do these outfitters offer?

5 fully outfitted (guide, camp, meals and logistics). Definitions are on each listing, and the contract is what counts.

Does paying for placement change what is shown?

Upgraded listings are labelled "Sponsored" (free Founding placements too) and, when enabled, shown first. The upgrade never changes a listing's facts, license check or editor's notes. Listing is free. Outfitters can choose an upgraded listing, always labelled "Sponsored": free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters, then a flat monthly or annual fee (see the listing tiers page). There is no per-lead fee, no per-booking fee and no revenue share, and payment never buys a license check or changes a listing's facts.

How current is this information?

Every listing shows when it was last checked; listings older than 365 days are flagged for re-checking. Regulations, licensing rules, seasons, draws and prices change and differ by state and land type. Information is checked on the date shown and is not legal advice. Always confirm requirements with the state wildlife agency and the licensing agency named on the page, and get hunt terms in a written contract.