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In Texas, youth hunting licenses are available to residents and non-residents who are between 9 and 16 years old. These licenses allow youth to hunt deer, turkey, and waterfowl under specific conditions and with adult supervision.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a youth hunting license in Texas, applicants must be between 9 and 16 years old and provide proof of age. Non-resident youth hunters must also meet specific requirements and obtain a non-resident youth hunting license. These licenses are available from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and must be accompanied by a valid hunting license.
Supervision and Requirements
Youth hunters in Texas are required to be accompanied by an adult who is at least 17 years old and has a valid hunting license. This adult must also have a valid permit for the specific type of hunt and be at least 18 years old if hunting deer. For turkey hunting, the adult must have a valid turkey permit. Waterfowl hunting requires a federal duck stamp and a valid federal waterfowl permit.
Specific Regulations
Deer hunting with a youth license in Texas has specific regulations, such as a bag limit of one deer per year for youth hunters. Turkey hunting has a bag limit of one bird per year, and waterfowl hunting has a bag limit of 6 ducks and 6 geese. Additionally, youth hunters are subject to the same harvest reporting requirements as adult hunters. It is essential to review the TPWD website for the most up-to-date information on youth hunting regulations in Texas.
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