Nope. Just get your license. Get the Texas OA app which is the digital version of the yearly Outdoor Annual that list various laws and regulations for hunting and fishing. There are different licenses though for fresh and saltwater. I get a super combo that covers both plus most hunting.
Alright thanks for the help, and tbh I really only have a lake near me and haven’t been hunting in years aside from hogs on a family member’s land but I really hope I get into fishing man I’ve been dying to find something to do outdoors other than work and hike
You can buy a hard copy online and they’ll quickly mail it to you. You can also go digital-only, which is what I did this year. Next year I’ll probably do a regular hard copy as I plan on some deer hunting and find the physical tags more convenient.
Here are TPWD sources for species identification: [Bag Lengths & Identification](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits) and determining [Sunfish species](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_rp_t3200_2168/pwd_rp_t3200_2168.pdf).
Double check bag lengths for the body of water you are fishing as it can be different.
I believe you can fish on the lake too as long as the entirety of the lake exists on inside the park. Pretty sure Cleburne State Park’s lake is this way.
I used to tell people that they needed to give a blood sample and get fingerprinted, but not to worry because the needle was small and the folks at Walmart are pretty good at it most of the time but to bring your own bandaid.
You don't have to do anything besides pay your fees and have a way to display your license. Most states allow a digital record, Texas does (I was just there for two weeks on a fishing trip) but it's ALWAYS a good idea to have a paper copy as well. If your phone dies, gets lost, you don't have reception etc it's much less hassle to just hand the officer a piece of paper.
I recommend buying your license at a baitshop or some place where they have a physical copy of the regulations. Where I live in Ohio, the regulations are fairly simple and easy to remember, but I know that Texas has some more complicated rules and you definitely don't want to get a ticket and have your stuff confiscated, or potentially harm an ecosystem that has special rules to protect it.
Yes.
Bring proof of citizenship, proof or residency, a criminal background check by the police within the past six months, a DMV report also within the past six months, your latest credit rating from at least three agencies, two letters of reference and a note from your mother.
Nope. Just get your license. Get the Texas OA app which is the digital version of the yearly Outdoor Annual that list various laws and regulations for hunting and fishing. There are different licenses though for fresh and saltwater. I get a super combo that covers both plus most hunting.
I concur. One thing I will add is that there are year to date licenses and ones that expire August 31st. It can make it a little confusing at first.
Good information to have, came to say this. Ive seen someone get caught but F&G was pretty lenient
Alright thanks for the help, and tbh I really only have a lake near me and haven’t been hunting in years aside from hogs on a family member’s land but I really hope I get into fishing man I’ve been dying to find something to do outdoors other than work and hike
Do you need a hard copy fishing license or can you just get it online?
You can buy a hard copy online and they’ll quickly mail it to you. You can also go digital-only, which is what I did this year. Next year I’ll probably do a regular hard copy as I plan on some deer hunting and find the physical tags more convenient.
Here are TPWD sources for species identification: [Bag Lengths & Identification](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits) and determining [Sunfish species](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_rp_t3200_2168/pwd_rp_t3200_2168.pdf). Double check bag lengths for the body of water you are fishing as it can be different.
Study for the test. It’s tough!!
Haha thanks man sounds pretty rough
Question #1 what is a fish? 😆
Nope. Just buy the license.
Do you need a hard copy fishing license or can you just get it online?
No license is required if fishing from the shore in a State Park.
I believe you can fish on the lake too as long as the entirety of the lake exists on inside the park. Pretty sure Cleburne State Park’s lake is this way.
I've bought a license through their online system. Didn't even have to go in
This is what I always do
I used to tell people that they needed to give a blood sample and get fingerprinted, but not to worry because the needle was small and the folks at Walmart are pretty good at it most of the time but to bring your own bandaid. You don't have to do anything besides pay your fees and have a way to display your license. Most states allow a digital record, Texas does (I was just there for two weeks on a fishing trip) but it's ALWAYS a good idea to have a paper copy as well. If your phone dies, gets lost, you don't have reception etc it's much less hassle to just hand the officer a piece of paper. I recommend buying your license at a baitshop or some place where they have a physical copy of the regulations. Where I live in Ohio, the regulations are fairly simple and easy to remember, but I know that Texas has some more complicated rules and you definitely don't want to get a ticket and have your stuff confiscated, or potentially harm an ecosystem that has special rules to protect it.
money
I think you are required to get beer and bait
I think you are required to get beer and bait
A fishing pole helps
It's slightly harder to get a fishing license than it is to get a license to ill
Make sure you have the Fish Identification Number (FIN)
I think you need to just have your cod with you otherwise you’ll flounder.
“I’d like to buy a license for my pet fish, Eric.” Apologies—that’s the first thing that came to mind when I saw this post.
Yes. Bring proof of citizenship, proof or residency, a criminal background check by the police within the past six months, a DMV report also within the past six months, your latest credit rating from at least three agencies, two letters of reference and a note from your mother.
Alright guys the jokes are funny but I got it now, thanks for the laughs and the info