Texas Outdoor Annual

One reference for Texas outdoor rules

Texas Outdoor Annual brings hunting, fishing, and boating information into one app for people spending time outdoors in Texas. It is published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and is most useful when you need practical rules in the field rather than a general outdoor guide.

Hunting information by season and county

Hunters can check season dates, county-specific limits, bag limits for game animals, and restrictions on legal means and methods. The app also explains game tagging requirements and provides links for reporting harvests. Hunting news from TPWD is included as well, with some information requiring an internet connection.

Fishing, boating, and licenses

• Statewide fishing bag and length limits, including water-body exceptions
• More than 1,000 places to fish, along with fish identification help
• Weekly fishing reports and fishing news from TPWD
• Boating safety equipment requirements, registration and titling details, and operating guidance
• Access to licenses, permits, stamps, endorsements, and hunter education certification
• Nearby license retailers, TPWD office locations, and online license purchasing links

Anglers can also find information about reporting alligator gar harvests. These tools make the app suitable for planning a trip, checking a limit at the water, or confirming what paperwork and equipment are required before heading out.

A long-running utility with an important caveat

The app has earned a 4.44 rating from 1,330 reviews and has recorded 500,000+ installs, giving it a substantial history among Texas outdoor users. The regulations presented are a summary, not a replacement for the full statutes. Rules can change through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, the Texas Legislature, or federal authorities, so users should verify detailed or time-sensitive requirements through the official Texas regulations and TPWD contacts.