Central Texas Hunter Education

08/21/2026

Hey Texas outdoor folks... If you talked to us at Republic Gun Club, you know we run numerous Youth Hunter Safety classes each year and are big supporters of the Texas Youth Hunting Program -TYHP.

Did you know how many hunts they have scheduled each season???? We didn't either, check out their list!

https://tyhp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hunts-as-of-Aug-18-PDF.pdf

08/21/2026

Texas hunters encouraged to practice wildfire safety during hunting season

WILDFIRE PREVENTION
AUGUST 28, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

As dove season begins in Texas, it’s important for hunters to remain alert and take proactive steps to prevent wildfires.

Pockets of dry vegetation remain in areas where recent rainfall has been limited, including the Rolling Plains, Eastern Hill Country, South Texas and Lower Gulf Coast. In late August and early September, these areas could support small wildfires, however fire weather conditions are not expected, reducing the risk of large, hard-to-control wildfires.

Texas A&M Forest Service continues to monitor conditions closely and encourages residents and visitors to remain cautious with outdoor activities that could spark fires.

“Even a small spark can quickly ignite a wildfire under the right conditions,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “Texans are encouraged to stay alert and be aware of hazards that can cause a wildfire while hunting this season.”

Human activity is responsible for 90% of wildfires in Texas, with debris burning and equipment use being the two leading causes. Equipment and vehicle use has accounted for over 4,500 wildfire ignitions in Texas since 2020.

To prevent a wildfire while hunting or camping:

Avoid driving over and parking on tall, dry grass – the heat from your vehicle can easily ignite the grass.

Always check with local officials for burn bans or other outdoor burning restrictions. Each county in Texas sets and lifts its own burn bans. View the latest burn ban map here: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/burnbans/.

Never leave a cooking fire or campfire unattended and always make sure it is completely out by drowning it, stirring it and feeling to ensure that it is out cold before you leave.

When taking a trailer out on your adventures, make sure that tires are properly inflated, chains will not contact the road and that any loose metal will not continually hit anything else, all which can cause sparks.

Always be ready to put out a fire should one start. Have a shovel and water with you in camp and have a fire extinguisher with you at all times.

For more information on preventing wildfires this hunting season, please visit https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/HuntingFireSafety/.

08/21/2026

TPWD NEW Regulation Changes:

Doe days expanded in 21 counties from 4 doe days to 16 doe days.

Harvest of unbearded wild turkey hens is prohibited.

Matagorda and Wharton counties closed to wild turkey hunting.

Dove season starts Sept. 1 in the South Zone.

Special White-winged Dove Days eliminated in the South Zone.

08/14/2026

Hey everyone,

TPWD is moving more into the digital world for licensing and required tagging.

Have you installed the Outdoor Annual and the Texas Hunt and Fish apps on your phone yet?

There are also two other apps we recommend... Operation Game Thief (Reporting Poachers and Other Violators) and Texas State Parks (Info on State Parks, Reservations, and Passes).

They are available in the Apple and Google stores for download.

08/14/2026

It’s almost dove season…

https://www.facebook.com/share/19NfA8fMCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

It’s a game changer.
Dove season opens STATEWIDE September 1 in all 3 zones, including South Texas.

No special White-winged days. No special bag limits. Thanks to healthy dove populations, we’re all going by the same playbook.

🗓 Season opens Sept. 1
🕊 Daily bag limit: 15 birds, no more than 2 White-tipped

Have a great dove season!

08/13/2026

Our next Hunter Education class is on August 30… are you ready to purchase your license and are you preparing your children?

https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/hunter-education-classroom-course-12544/

There are still spaces available…

08/03/2026

**IMPORTANT UPDATE to Texas hunting and fishing license requirements**

Effective today, individuals age 17 and over must show valid proof of identification to obtain a recreational hunting or fishing license.

On March 26, 2026, the TPW Commission adopted new rules concerning proof of residency and identification requirements. These changes were made for two primary reasons: first, to prevent fraud and misrepresentation by ensuring that only Texas residents receive resident licenses and pricing; and second, to support law enforcement in the field by making sure that the identification required to be in a person's immediate possession while hunting or fishing is also verified at the point of sale.

Please review these FAQs before purchasing your license: bit.ly/LicenseIDFAQ

08/01/2026

Here we go!!!

07/12/2026

Yesterday was a great day at Republic Gun Club! Fourteen students of various ages earned their Hunter Safety Certificates!

05/06/2026

Cancelation

Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting instructor availability, we have to cancel this Saturday's (May 9th) Hunter Education Class.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you'll join us in June.