Public Hunting

TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit opens access to state lands

Texas hunters can pay for a single annual permit to access public hunting lands across the state, including areas near Parker County.

Parker County The Great Outdoors

TPWD sells an Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit that lets you hunt on about one million acres of state land. The permit covers deer, hogs, dove, quail, turkey, waterfowl, and small game across more than 180 areas.

The permit also allows fishing, camping, and hiking on those same lands. A limited version costs less and covers only non-hunting access. Most public hunting land in this part of Texas is in adjacent counties — check the TPWD public hunting lands map booklet each season for which areas are open near Parker County. The permit is not a substitute for a hunting license.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Annual Public Hunting Permit

More Parker County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County

Parker County splits property tax duties between two offices — one sets values, the other handles registration and some collections.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Parker County

Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can cut land taxes dramatically

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify for much lower tax values in Parker County.

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Vehicle Registration

Parker County requires an emissions test before registration

Because Parker County is part of the DFW air quality zone, most vehicles need an annual emissions test to renew registration.

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