Hunting & Fishing

You Need a State License to Hunt or Fish in Parmer County

Texas requires a hunting or fishing license for most outdoor take in Parmer County, and you can buy one online before you go.

Parmer County Rules & Licenses

A valid Texas hunting license is required of any person, of any age, to hunt any animal or bird in Parmer County. A fishing license is required to take fish, crayfish, or mussels. Landowners hunting or fishing on their own land may be exempt from some license requirements — check the TPWD rules to confirm.

Licenses are sold online at tpwd.texas.gov, by phone at 800-895-4248, and at many local retailers. Seasons and bag limits change each year, so check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual before you go. Playa lakes in this part of the Panhandle attract ducks and other migratory birds in season.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Hunting Licenses

More Parmer County notes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Parmer County

Parmer County splits property tax work between two offices, and knowing which one to call saves you a wasted trip.

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Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Parmer County

If this is your main home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Agricultural land in Parmer County can qualify for a lower tax appraisal based on what the land can produce, not what it would sell for.

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Groundwater / Water Wells

Water Wells in Parmer County Require a Permit

Parmer County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, and any well expected to pump more than 17.5 gallons per minute needs a permit before drilling.

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