Buy Hunting Licenses Early to Avoid the Rush
With the September 1st opener of Dove season, the last minute license buyer may have to wait in line. Particularly near in the retailers near the I-35 corridor where dove hunting abounds. Since hunting licenses expire on August 31, many people are prone to procrastinate until they are on their way to the fields. Texas Parks and Wildlife sold nearly 350,000 licenses in the four day period around the opening weekend of dove season last year. This is compared to the approximately 20,000 per day for the two weeks prior.
Texas issues over 3.2 million licenses annually across the state. But, there are other ways to obtain a license other than at one of the 1,400 retailers, state parks or TPWD field offices. Hunters can also purchase licenses online through the TPWD website at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ or by phone at (800)-895-4248 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. There is a $5 convenience fee for either one and a major credit card is required.
To learn more about license requirements, read the recent TPWD press release here. When you do make that purchase, make sure you go ahead and buy an extra Federal Duck Stamp to support further conservation of hunting and fishing in our great country.
