2020-2021 Season – Central Texas

Hunting and Fishing Guide

2020-2021 Hunting Season Calendar
QUAIL
ALLIGATOR
Statewide Oct. 31-Feb. 28
Core Counties Sept. 10-30
Non-Core Counties Apr. 1-Jun. 30 RABBITS AND HARES

CHACHALACA Statewide No Closed Season

Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Oct. 31-Feb. 28 SANDHILL CRANE

Willacy Counties Zone A Oct. 31-Jan. 31
DOVE (Please report all leg bands to reportband.gov) Zone B Nov. 27-Jan. 31

North Zone Sept. 1-Nov. 12, Dec. 18-Jan. 3 Zone C Dec. 19-Jan. 24

Central Zone Sept. 1-Nov. 1, Dec. 18-Jan. 14 SNIPE

South Zone Sept. 14-Nov. 1, Dec. 18-Jan. 23 Statewide Nov. 7-Feb. 21
Special Season White-winged Dove Area Sept. 5, 6, 12, 13
SQUIRREL
(Special regulations apply)
General: East Texas Oct. 1-Feb. 28, May 1-31
DUCK
General: Other Open Counties Sept. 1-Aug. 31
Regular Season: North Zone Nov. 14-29, Dec. 12-Jan. 31
Youth-Only Season Sept. 26-27
Dusky Duck: North Zone Nov. 19-29, Dec. 5-Jan. 31
TEAL
Youth Season: North Zone Nov. 7-8
Statewide Sept. 12-27
Regular Season: South Zone Nov. 7-29, Dec. 12-Jan. 31
Dusky Duck: South Zone Nov. 12-29, Dec. 12-Jan. 31 TURKEY

Youth Season: South Zone Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Rio Grande Turkey

Regular Season: HPMMU Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 1-Jan. 31 Archery Only Oct. 3-Nov. 6

Dusky Duck: HPMMU Nov. 9-Jan. 31 Fall Youth Season: North Zone Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Jan. 4-17

Youth Season: HPMMU Oct. 24-25 Fall Youth Season: South Zone Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Jan. 18-31

GALLINULE, RAIL AND MOORHEN Spring Youth Season: North Zone Mar. 27-28, May 22-23
Spring Youth Season: South Zone Mar. 13-14, May 8-9
Statewide Sept. 12-27, Nov. 7-Dec. 30
Fall Season: North Zone Nov. 7-Jan. 3
GOOSE
Fall Season: South Zone Nov. 7 -Jan. 17
Early Canada Geese Season: East Zone Sept. 12-27
Fall Season: Nov. 7-Feb. 28
Light and Dark Geese: East Zone Nov. 7-Jan. 31 Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy
Light and Dark Geese: West Zone Nov. 14-Feb. 14 Counties

Light Goose Conservation Order: East Zone Feb. 1-Mar. 14 Spring Season: North Zone Apr. 3-May 16

Light Goose Conservation Order: West Zone Feb. 15-Mar. 14 Spring Season: South Zone Mar. 20-May 2
Spring Season: One-Turkey Counties Apr. 1-30
JAVELINA
Eastern Turkey
North Zone Oct. 1-Feb. 28
Spring Season Apr. 22-May 14
South Zone Sept. 1-Aug. 31
WHITE-TAILED DEER
MULE DEER
Archery Only Oct. 3-Nov. 6
Archery Only Oct. 3-Nov. 6
Youth Only Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Jan. 4-17
General: Panhandle Nov. 21-Dec. 6
North Zone Nov. 7-Jan. 3, Jan. 4-19
General: S.W. Panhandle Nov. 21-29
South Zone Nov. 7-Jan. 17, Jan. 18-31
General: Trans-Pecos Nov. 27-Dec. 13
Muzzleloader Only Jan. 4-17
General: Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Nov. 27-Dec. 13
WOODCOCK
PHEASANT
Statewide Dec. 18-Jan. 31
Panhandle Dec. 5-Jan. 3
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See the full online list of counties: The information contained within this guide may or may not be accurate and
tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/seasons/county-listing is open to interpretation. Opinions concerning the technical difficulties, fitness
requirements, safety, and ratings, are subjective and may differ from yours or others’
In addition to a hunting license, a Texas Migratory Game Bird Endorsement ($7) is opinion, therefore be warned that you must exercise your own judgment as to
required to hunt any migratory game bird (additional permits are required to hunt the difficulty and your ability to safely protect yourself from the inherent risks and
sandhill cranes and waterfowl). An Upland Game Bird Endorsement ($7) is required dangers. You, ‘the viewer’ or ‘user’ shall not hold the publisher, owner, authors or
to hunt turkey, quail, pheasant, lesser prairie chicken, or chachalacas. For more other contributors of Stewart Title responsible for any incidents related directly or
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Helpful Hunting and Fishing Links
Texas Recreational Hunting and Fishing General Texas Hunter Education Course
Rules and Regulations Thanks to hunter education, hunting is safe and getting
tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual safer! Hunter education covers the skills, regulations
and responsibilities of hunting, wildlife conservation
Hunting and Fishing License Information and the outdoors. There are many options for taking
100% of your hunting and fishing license fees go to the the course, from online, to a classroom setting, to field
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for on-the-ground training. For more information, visit:
conservation efforts that help make Texas one of the tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education
best places in the country to hunt and fish. Purchase
your license, permits or entries online or find a walk-in Updated Fishing Reports and News
retailer in your area. For more information, visit:
Know before you go. It’s always smart to check the local
tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses
conditions before going fishing. Sometimes the fish just
aren’t biting or the water conditions aren’t quite right.
Texas Fishing: texasfishingforum.com

Where to Practice and Get Training

These clubs provide expert training along with practice facilities for all age groups. Learn from the
professionals on how to improve your stance, aim or just try other weapons of interest.

Archery Training and Target Practice

8121 Research Blvd. 512.452.1222
Archery Country
Austin, 78758 austinarcherycountry.com
1706 City Park Rd. 512.387.4551
Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park
Austin, 78730 austinarcheryclub.com
4185-B E. University Ave. 512.868.5530
Double G Archery
Georgetown, 78626 doublegarchery.com

Gun Training and Target Practice

8707 Lindell Ln. 512.272.4707
Capital City Clays
Austin, 78724 capitalclays.com
20026 Lindeman Ln. 512.267.1400
Eagle Peak Shooting Range
Leander, 78641 eaglepeakshootingrange.com
3795 Dry Creek Rd. 512.801.2624
Lone Star Gun Range
Lockhart, 78644 lonestargunrange.com
8301 IH-35 S. 737.802.3700
The Range at Austin
Austin, 78744 therangeaustin.com
1908 W. Pecan St. 512.251.1022
Red’s Indoor Range
Pflugerville, TX 78660 redsguns.com

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Food/Snacks Lodging Onsite Guides

Provided Available Campgrounds Available

Fee For Use Onsite Gun Indoor Target Fishing Pier

or Entry Rentals Range at Location
Private Excursions for Hunting and Fishing
in Central Texas
While having your own private land or hunting lease provides great opportunities for hunting
and fishing as often as you like, many people enjoy just the occasional weekend or day
excursion. Central Texas has many options for hunting and fishing excursions on private
ranches with special amenities. Charges may apply, reservations may be necessary and species
availability will vary. Check out websites or call ahead for details.

Hunting and Fishing

28742 Hwy. 377
700 Springs Ranch 210.827.9802
Rocksprings, 78880

2725 County Rd. 412 325.247.4074

Century Ranch Lodging
Llano, 78643 centuryranchlodging.com

13062 Hwy. 290 512.615.3552

Llano Springs Ranch, Ltd.
Austin, 78737 llanospringsranch.com

5309 Rio Bonita Ranch Rd.

Rio Bonito Ranch 830.481.7494
Junction, 76849

845 Lower Turtle Creek Rd. 210.317.4578

Shonto Ranch
Kerrville, 78028 shontoranch.com

Hunting Only
10518 Hwy. 87 N. 830.997.9023
Crenwelge Ranch
Fredericksburg, 78624 crenwelgeranch.com

Flat Rock Creek Ranch 1550 Hwy. 71 E.

830.596.3727
Hunting Preserve Marble Falls, 78654

1919 Hwy. 173 S. 830.796.4750

Flying A Ranch
Bandera, 78003 flyingaranch.net

276 Wildlife Trl. 830.868.7109

Shirley Ranch
Johnson City, 78636 shirleyranch.com

2501 Gatlin Creek Rd. 512.626.6726

Storm Ranch
Dripping Springs, 78620 stormranch.com

1505 Ford St. 325.247.5000

Winkel Ranch Hunting
Llano, 78643 winkelranch.com
Public Areas for Fishing
Central Texas is considered the Freshwater Prairies and Lakes Region. Check out some of the
freshwater lake, pond and creek locations below where you can get your fish on. Charges may
apply, reservations may be necessary and species availability will vary. Go to the park's website
or call ahead for details.
ü State parks do not require fishing licenses.

Municipal Parks With Permitted Fishing Areas

Travis County

13601 Bullick Hollow Rd. 512.854.7275

Cypress Creek Park
Austin, 78726 parks.traviscountytx.gov

401 Deep Eddy Ave. 512.974.6700

Eilers (Deep Eddy) Park
Austin, 78703 austinparks.org

907 W. Slaughter Ln. 512.974.6700

Mary Moore Searight Metro Park
Austin, 78748 austinparks.org

3401 Redbud Trl. 512.974.6700

Red Bud Isle
Austin, 78746 austinparks.org

2100 Barton Springs Rd. 512.974.6700

Zilker Metro Park
Austin, 78704 austintexas.gov

Hays County

130 Crescent Dr. 512.295.7170

Bradfield Village Park
Buda, 78610 ci.buda.tx.us

Williamson County

3300 Brushy Creek Rd. 512.401.5500

Brushy Creek Lake Park
Cedar Park, 78613 cedarparktexas.gov

3830 Brushy Creek Rd. 512.246.2683

Champions Park
Cedar Park, 78613 wilco.org

108 Spring Valley Rd. 512.930.3595

Chandler Park
Georgetown, 78628 parks.georgetown.org

1807 Waterfall Ave. 512.528.9909

Devine Lake Park
Leander, 78641 leandertx.gov

3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. 512.218.5540

Old Settlers Park
Round Rock, 78665 roundrocktexas.gov

1125 Woodlawn Ave. 512.930.3595

Rivery Park
Georgetown, 78628 parks.georgetown.org

2400 E. Riviera Dr.

Rosemary Denny Park 512.401.5500
Cedar Park, 78613

445 E. Morrow St. 512.930.3595

San Gabriel Park
Georgetown, 78626 parks.georgetown.org

204 E. Little Elm Trl. 512.250.9622

Twin Lakes Park
Cedar Park, TX 78613 wilco.org
Central Texas Lakes With Lake Access Fishing Areas
Bastrop State Park Lake and Lake Mina

100 Park Rd. 1A 512.321.2101

ü Bastrop State Park Bastrop, 78602 tpwd.texas.gov

Buescher State Park Lake

100 Park Rd. 1E 512.237.2241

ü Buescher State Park Smithville, 78957 tpwd.texas.gov

Lake Bastrop

603 FM-1441 512.498.1922

Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
Bastrop, 78602 lcra.org

375 S. Shore Rd. 512.498.1922

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
Bastrop, 78602 lcra.org

Lake Travis

16900 Cherry Ln. 512.854.7275

Arkansas Bend
Lago Vista, 78645 parks.traviscountytx.gov

7144 Comanche Trl. 512.854.7275

Bob Wentz at Windy Point
Austin, 78732 parks.traviscountytx.gov

1221 County Rd. 343 512.473.3366

Camp Creek
Marble Falls, 78654 lcra.org

3533 Hollingsworth Rd. 512.473.3366

Gloster Bend Primitive Area
Marble Falls, 78654 lcra.org

County Rd. 412 512.473.3366

Grelle Primitive Area
Spicewood, 78669 lcra.org

4370 Mansfield Dam Rd. 512.854.3375

Mansfield Dam Park
Austin, 78734 parks.traviscountytx.gov

23610 Hamilton Pool Rd. 512.264.1923

Milton Reimers Ranch Park
Dripping Springs, 78620 parks.traviscountytx.gov

2820 County Rd. 414 512.473.3366

Muleshoe Bend Primitive Area
Spicewood, 78669 lcra.org

2550 County Rd. 411 512.473.3366

Narrows Recreation Area
Spicewood, 78669 lcra.org

2805 N. Pace Bend Rd. 512.854.7275

Pace Bend
Spicewood, 78669 parks.traviscountytx.gov

9500 Lime Creek Rd. 512.854.7275

Sandy Creek
Leander, 78641 parks.traviscountytx.gov

706 County Rd. 343A 512.473.3366

Shaffer Bend Primitive Area
Marble Falls, 78654 lcra.org

4000 Shaw Dr. 512.473.3366

Turkey Bend Recreation Area
Marble Falls, 78654 lcra.org

Lake Buchanan

Buchanan Dr.
Buchanan Dam tpwd.texas.gov
Buchanan Dam, 78609

11801 Ranch Rd. 2341 512.756.2402

Burnet County Park
Burnet, 78611 tpwd.texas.gov

16942 Ranch Rd. 2341 512.334.2070

Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park
Burnet, 78611 canyonoftheeagles.com

2236 Park Hill Dr. 325.628.3240

Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, 76824 tpwd.texas.gov

3400 Hwy. 261 512.369.4774

Black Rock Park
Buchanan Dam, 78609 lcra.org

545 Ranch Rd. 3014 512.473.3366

Cedar Point
Tow, 78672 lcra.org
Central Texas Lakes With Lake Access Fishing Areas (Continued)
Inks Lake

3630 Park Rd. 4 W. 512.793.2223

ü Inks Lake State Park Burnet, 78611 tpwd.texas.gov

Lake LBJ

Lions Park Rd. 325.388.6211

Kingsland Community Park
Kingsland, 78639 highlandlakes.com

Wirtz Dam Rd. 830.693.9172

Wirtz Dam/Cottonwood Ramp
Marble Falls, 78654 tpwd.texas.gov

Lake Marble Falls

230 Ave. J 830.798.6250

Johnson Park
Marble Falls, 78654 marblefallstx.gov

305 Buena Vista Dr. 830.798.6250

Lakeside Park
Marble Falls, 78654 marblefallstx.gov

Lake Georgetown

2100 Cedar Breaks Rd. 512.930.5253

Cedar Breaks Park
Georgetown, 78633 texasoutside.com

500 Jim Hogg Rd. 512.930.5253

Jim Hogg Park
Georgetown, 78633 recreation.gov

2101 County Rd. 262 512.930.5253

Russell Park
Georgetown, 78633 recreation.gov

Sommerville Lake

14222 Park St. 979.535.7763

ü Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway Somerville, 77879 tpwd.texas.gov

6280 FM-180 979.289.2392

ü Nails Creek State Park Ledbetter, 78946 tpwd.texas.gov
Where to Get Your Gear
The right gear can be very important to a noteworthy hunting or fishing trip.
Whether you are after white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose or caribou, you
need the right gear. Everything you need is attainable new and second-hand
online, as well as at your local outfitter or sporting goods shop.

Hunting and Fishing Sport Shops

Academy Dick’s Sporting Goods Orvis
Multiple locations Multiple locations 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. B04B
academy.com dickssportinggoods.com Austin, 78759
512.795.8004 orvis.com
Archery Country Double G Archery Pro Shop
8121 Research Blvd., Austin, 78734 4185 E. University Ave., Georgetown, 78626 Red’s Indoor Range
512.452.1222 austinarcherycountry.com 512.868.5530 doublegarchery.com 1908 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville, TX 78660
512.251.1022 redsguns.com
A Texas Girl’s Guns Eagle Peak Shooting Range
13987 Hwy. 29 W., Liberty Hill, 78642 20026 Lindeman Ln., Leander, 78641 Sportsman’s Finest Hunting and Fishing
512.778.6677 atexasgirlsguns.com 512.267.1400 eaglepeakshootingrange.com 12434 Bee Caves Rd., Austin, 78738
512.263.1888 sportsmansfinest.com
Bass Pro Shops Field and Stream
200 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock, 78664 5001 Hwy. 183A, Ste. B, Cedar Park, 78613 Tractor Supply
512.876.2700 basspro.com 512.528.0091 fieldandstreamshop.com Multiple locations
tractorsupply.com
Cabela’s McBride’s Guns
15570 IH-35 S., Buda, 78610 2915 San Gabriel St., Austin, 78705 Walmart
512.295.1100 cabelas.com 512.472.3532 mcbridesguns.com Multiple locations
walmart.com

Bait and Tackle Shops

Action Angler and Outdoor Center John's Tackle Box Waymore Bait and Tackle
9751 River Rd., New Braunfels, 78132 14800 Camino Real, Niederwald, 78640 1001 Main St., Marble Falls, 78654
830.708.3474 actionangler.net 512.398.4203 johnstackleboxtexas.com 830.201.4471

Fisherman's Corner Living Waters Fly Fishing West Marine

21910 FM-306, Canyon Lake, 78133 103 N. Brown St., Round Rock, TX 78664 9070 Research Blvd., Ste. 201, Austin, 78758
210.760.5987 512.828.3474 livingwatersflyfishing.com 512.302.1406 westmarine.com

Gator Worm Co. Oldham Lures Winkley’s

110 McNeil Rd., Round Rock, 78664 100 University Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676 15128 Hwy. 29 W., Liberty Hill, TX 78642
512.255.2284 512.847.9202 oldhamjigs.com 512.515.7733 winkleyslh.com

Hog-Eye Bait Shop Red Top Bait Shop

6614 Blue Bluff Rd., Austin, 78724 3751 Hwy. 29 W., Burnet, 78611
512.926.3522 512.756.4606

Jenson Fishing and Tackle Texas Worm Farm

3601 W. Parmer Ln., Austin, 78727 202 Tiller Dr., Georgetown, TX 78633
512.836.1788 800.528.6502 texaswormfarm.com

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