Hunting & Fishing

An Annual Permit Opens TPWD Public Hunting Lands Statewide

Moore County has little public hunting land, but Texas Parks and Wildlife sells an annual permit that opens public hunting lands across the whole state.

Moore County The Great Outdoors

Most of Moore County is private farm and ranch land. The county has no major state park or large public wildlife management area of its own.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) sells an Annual Public Hunting (APH) permit. It lets you hunt, fish, camp, and hike on TPWD-managed public lands anywhere in the state.

The price and the list of available tracts change each year. Check the TPWD public hunting page for current costs and a map of open lands.

Many Panhandle hunters also use private leases. If you are new to the area, the TPWD site is the place to start for legal public access.

Note: you still need a standard hunting or fishing license on top of the APH permit.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Annual Public Hunting Permit

More Moore County notes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Moore County

Moore County splits property tax duties between two offices — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.

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Groundwater / Wells

You Need a Permit Before Drilling a Water Well

Moore County sits inside the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, which requires approval before you drill any non-exempt water well.

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Water Supply

The Ogallala Aquifer Supplies Most Water Here — and It Is Shrinking

Most water in Moore County — for homes, farms, and industry — comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, a deep underground source that is slowly shrinking.

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Vehicle Registration

Register and Inspect Your Vehicle at the Same County Office

Texas combines vehicle inspection and registration into one process called Two Steps, One Sticker — handled locally at the Moore County Tax Office.

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