Hunting License

You Need a Texas Hunting License to Hunt in Fannin County

Anyone hunting in Fannin County needs a valid Texas hunting license, and public land like Caddo Grasslands also requires an Annual Public Hunting Permit.

Fannin County Rules & Licenses

Texas requires a hunting license for anyone who hunts game animals, birds, or furbearers. Licenses are issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Residents and non-residents pay different rates. Seasons, bag limits, and legal methods change each year.

On TPWD Wildlife Management Areas like Caddo National Grasslands, you also need an Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH). Some special hunts require a separate drawn permit. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for current regulations before you go. The TPWD county page for Fannin lists all applicable rules.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fannin County Outdoor Annual

More Fannin County notes

Property Tax

Fannin County Has Two Separate Tax Offices

The appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax assessor-collector office handles registration and some other duties — and in Fannin County, the tax assessor does not collect property taxes.

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Homestead Exemption

Apply for Your Homestead Exemption at the Fannin CAD

If you own and live in your home in Fannin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable property value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Lower Taxes in Fannin County

Land used for farming, ranching, or other qualifying agriculture can be taxed on its productive value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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New Lake

Bois d'Arc Lake Is Texas's Newest Major Reservoir

Bois d'Arc Lake opened to the public in April 2024 and sits northeast of Bonham — it is the first major new reservoir built in Texas in more than 30 years.

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