How To HUNT TEXAS PUBLIC LAND

[@StoneKarnes-nl7oq]

Thank you I've googled like 70 times Where to go hunting in Texas and it hasn't showed me this once I can't stress this enough I love you

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@StoneKarnes-nl7oq awesome! Glad I can help! Making some more soon! Thanks for watching!

[@benitochavez3762]

@@ABetterOutdoors To hunt dove 🕊️ do we have to get the hunting license, public land endorsement, and the hip waterfowl migration bird permit?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@benitochavez3762 yup! And if it’s your first time you have to do the hunter safety education course. That’s a one time thing. Good luck out there!

[@benitochavez3762]

@@ABetterOutdoors thanks for clarifying

[@CobosDoesItAll]

​@@ABetterOutdoorsgood info, wish there was more hunting locations closer to midlothian/dfw.

[@nickp1167]

As a Florida resident that has a hunt planned in the Texas panhandle this information is helpful. I actually didn’t know about the public land permit before this video. Good job.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Thanks brother! Glad it helped! Best of luck out there and thanks for watching!

[@AKFF320]

Texas always adding rubbish and every single area has different rules. It's stupid

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@AKFF320 it ain’t for everyone…

[@AKFF320]

@@ABetterOutdoors but it should be.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Let me know any questions you have! I’ll try my best to answer them as best as I can!

[@cesararmandocasas7986]

Have you seen any hogs out there at Sam Houston national forest?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@cesararmandocasas7986 I’ve only seen them a handful of times but they’re there. I’ve never intentionally hunted them, just bumped em. But I wanna try it this year. Thanks for watching! Best of luck!

[@JustinEspinoza1985]

Have you ever tried predator hunting on public land? Great content, thanks!

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@JustinEspinoza1985 no but I’ve always wanted to! Any tips?

[@josegonzalez8565]

Are you going this opening season??

[@jcraigshelton]

Would give anything to get drawn for a pronghorn hunt! Also, on the Hunter Safety course, try to take it in person if you can. You’ll get more out of it. I am exempt from the requirement because of my birthday but I have still taken it THREE times (first when I was 12 and then twice more with each kid). The course is excellent.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Yea I apply every year for that one 🤞🏽! And I didn’t know they did in person, gonna take my daughter next year for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@HPTech-el7nw]

The video I’ve been waiting for!!

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Sorry it took so long! Thanks for watching!

[@tiberiuswade8789]

@ABetterOutdoors great video for newbies. I'm lifetime hunt/fishing gut and #3 on hunter education when they started this program. Those who complain about public hunting land in Texas(yes can be tough), but still WAY cheaper than leases with NO guarantees you will have that lease next year(all expenses someone would put in that lease to make it seems better +cost of lease...do math). Wish I could show pictures of deer I got from public lands. Get further in , stay away from easy spots and other hunters. Successful

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@tiberiuswade8789 yea I learned a lot this year! I’m confident I’ll get something in the forest next year! My email is in my channel profile, feel free to shoot me those pics, I’d love to see them. Thanks for watching!!

[@alexandermontoya1105]

Please do more videos like this. I love all the information you’re providing. My wife’s family hunt in NM but me being a Tx resident it’s obviously easier and cheaper. Especially since I’m such a new hunter. I’ve only been on hunts as a scout.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@alexandermontoya1105 🫡🫡 thanks for watching! Best of luck out there this season!

[@torrionsmith4229]

Great info, thanks! Just moved here from Fl a few months ago and looking to hunt TX public land

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@torrionsmith4229 welcome to TX! Ppl always rag on Texas public land but there plenty there, just gotta put in the work! Thanks for watching and best of luck out there!

[@dizzygamer8063]

Would love to see more short videos doing a deep dive! Always look forward to a notification you posted a new video. Hopefully in the future you could do a fishing meet up or something!

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Great suggestions bro! I’m gonna definitely try this shorts out. I’ve been working on a meet up, just want to make sure everything’s right, but it’s coming soon. Thanks for watching!

[@evancreed6866]

Opening weekend is just a few short weeks away! good luck hope to see you postin!!

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Hell yea! Best of luck and thanks for watching!

[@brettreynolds5918]

I live in Texas but I hunt in Louisiana because tpwd in east texas are eliminating gun season

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@brettreynolds5918 yea I’ve noticed a couple units not available out east this year! Do you hunt public in LA?

[@Catchtothegrease]

Great video a lots of information !!! Thanks a lot you have answer all my questions!!

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Thanks brotha! Glad it helped! Best of luck out there

[@koerthragsdale507]

Found the Old Sabine Bottom that’s literally on my daily commute and hog hunting year round. Didn’t know they were this common

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Sweet!! Best of luck brother and thanks for watching!

[@marklange8502]

Much appreciated! You are good, your video was just right

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Thanks brother! Best of luck out there!

[@bobbykenner2695]

Great video. Been looking for this info for a while and I’m just south of the Sam Houston National Forest

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Thanks brother! Glad it helped! Best of luck out there and thanks for watching!

[@breannacanales4824]

What game is the recommended option for beginner hunters? Thanks for this video it was super helpful

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@breannacanales4824 in my opinion dove is the most entry level hunting to get in the sport. Very accessible and very affordable. Check this video out, I show everything I use. Thanks for watching and good luck out there! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYbHeqSKnrJ1i8ksi=s54cEcSDPr7iUKqd

[@breannacanales4824]

@@ABetterOutdoors I'll check it out, thanks!!!

[@JuanGil-v5x]

Interesting thanks for the information

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Of course! ThNk you for watching!

[@reezustheone721]

Thank you so much kind of a first gen hunter and live in Texas up until this video everyone is kinda secretive on how to public land in Texas

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Awesome man! Glad it helped out! Best of luck out there!

[@davidwilliams1805]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing some great information. Appreciate you and what you do buddy! Keep up the good work!

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Thanks brother!

[@joshuamarquez-wells8581]

Bro thank you for this video. I bought a dirt cheap plane ticket to go sandhill crane hunting on Jan 16th, 20 min south of lubbock because of all the noise there and My best friend moved to the Dallas area 3 years ago and it will be a good reunion. Can't afford to hire a guide. What do you think? I'm learning about hunting in Texas, and I've never visited there. Starting to get some help and resources from Facebook. Any help you can offer would be a tremendous help to me. I live in mesa az Thank you

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Man I don’t have much experience with Sandhill Crane, and definitely not up north in that area. I actually went on my first waterfowl hunt last week. I do know there is plenty of public property out by Lubbock tho, about 15. I’m sure you’re bound to find a good spot if you look enough. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmer308]

Awesome video. Definitely helps me to understand TX public land hunting. I’m not a Texas resident and would like to public hunt turkey. Any advice?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Man I’ve been chasing a public Turkey for years with no luck and they got rid of the unit I hunted in east Texas. Try west Texas, there are some units out there with Turkey. Thanks for watching!

[@walfredspitia]

Hey man really good video! I want to become a hunter with a recurve bow. I already have a bowhunter education although is not required. Got my hunter education as well. Didn’t know about this Public land at all. Thank you! Any advice in how to start hunting? I was thinking in trying rabbit hunting as it goes all year round. Again thank you!

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Man those trad bows are tough to shoot, especially at a rabbit! Not sure what area you’re in but the Sam Houston National Forest is open year around for hog, that might be a good starting point with the trad. Thanks for watching!

[@xavierwilson6717]

I live in Kentucky and have my orange card do I still need to take the hunter safety or does my orange card cover it for Texas?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

I’m not too sure about an orange card but I do know the Texas course listed below is valid in all 50 states. Thanks for watching!

[@silver0056]

This was very helpful, I didn’t know I had to have the course completed and I have gone hunting without it for 2 seasons now. I wonder what happens next, should we scout an area? How do we know what areas are good to hunt at and what are not? Is there a benefit to tree stands over walking around? Do you prefer fun or bow?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Glad it helped! The best advice I got is just get some boots on the ground. Everywhere has its differences but you’ll see sign, just follow it. Thanks for watching and best of luck this season!

[@vervlogan]

You apparently go to the one most often near me. I have never hunted in Texas. How do you normally go about hunting in the Sam Houston? Do you do a stand or do you walk around?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

I usually go up a tree with climbing sticks and hunt out of a saddle! You should check it out! Thanks for watching!

[@johnpeterson730]

Man I’m from San Antonio and I have to drive 3 and a half hours to San Angelo to hunt public land. Massive deer though! Hoping to get my first one this year

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Hell yea bro, it’ll be worth it! Best of luck! Thanks for watching!

[@662OutdoorAdventures]

Did you get your buck? We are considering making the trip to hunt San Angelo SP or Twin Buttes for a few days before our next trip to hunt with Heart of Texas Bowhunting in October.

[@johnpeterson730]

@@662OutdoorAdventures I didn’t get it on public land had to pay 150 for it but got a decent doe so can’t complain! Tons of massive bucks though

[@662OutdoorAdventures]

@@johnpeterson730 congrats on your first one!

[@44Mag]

Good video and info - Thank you for sharing.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Glad it helped! Best of luck out there and thanks for watching!

[@bamikefoxtrot9001]

Air Force just moved me to San Antonio, I just need to find a place to get a couple Rio Turkeys for my teenage boys.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Man turkey is hard to come by as just a walk-in. Only way I know is getting drawn. You actually might still be able to apply for some hunts for spring Turkey. Best of luck and thanks for watching!

[@ryanupchurch9683]

Just drive up and down i10 long enough and you may hit one. Had a buddy hit one in his big rig. Ended up in the passenger seat. Went through the windshield

[@FishiganMilligan]

If we took the safety course many years ago as a kid is it continuing on our record or we need a paper verification on us at all times?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Technically you are supposed to be able to show proof of certification any time while hunting public. I’ve never been asked for it but it wouldn’t hurt to take again just to have that digital certification. Don’t forget t’s just $20 with the coupon code below. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelbingham2219]

If you pull a drawn for a tag, can you bring someone along on that tag or do they need to pull a tag as well ?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@michaelbingham2219 it depends on the hunt. Some allow a +1 others are strict about being just you. When you get selected they give you the contact info for that location so you can call and ask. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelbingham2219]

@@ABetterOutdoors gotcha. thank you !

[@shawnthomas6782]

If I have a hunters safety course from my state do I still need one from Texas

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@shawnthomas6782 It’s dependent on the state, but I’d suggest just taking the one for Texas just to be safe.

[@Joetheflyfisherguy]

Here's a question for you. I'm a Canadian hunter, and although hunting whitetail, moose, black bear and small game is great, I have always wanted to hunt pronghorn and hogs. Am I able to take the online hunting course as an alien to come down and hunt hogs and in turn apply in the draw for pronghorn?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

That is correct. You’d just have to get your hunters ed and non-resident license and there are no residency restrictions to the draw system here. Hog are fairly available through public land and low cost on private but I’ve “heard” ppl applying for 10+ years for that pronghorn. Hope it helps, thanks for watching! Good luck up there!

[@Joetheflyfisherguy]

@@ABetterOutdoors I expected as much for pronghorn, we have a similar draw system here for moose. Have a good one lad!

[@angelramos8363]

Good information! If you need a hunting partner, I’m down.

[@randycantu4591]

Do you need to have the certificate on your person when out there? Or a picture of it is fine?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@randycantu4591 you get emailed a PDF once you complete the course (which stay on your phone), that’s all I’ve ever had to show. Thanks for watching!

[@randycantu4591]

@@ABetterOutdoors thanks man! Live right down the road from the braid unit, hitting it tomorrow 🤙🏻

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@randycantu4591 bro Las Palomas is some of the best dove hunting in Texas! Good luck!

[@randycantu4591]

@@ABetterOutdoors yeah I’ve heard, I usually hit Monte alto/ Santa Rosa area but looking forward to it

[@shawnthomas6782]

How do I get them public land books thank h

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@shawnthomas6782 it comes in the mail shortly after getting your public permit! Thanks for watching!

[@MrTharob87]

Hey bro. Looks like you’re from Houston like me. Have you seen any large bucks in Sam Houston?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

I’ve see a few nice ones out there and have had my opportunities just haven’t got one down. But they’re definitely out there, just gotta put boots on the ground.

[@judahambrosia4961]

do you just show up to the public land hunts when you get your permit?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Yup! Show up and check-in through the My Texas Hunt Harvest App.

[@tony_mau]

Does all of this apply to out of state hunters? I'm from Arkansas

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Yup! You’d just get an out of state license, that’s all. Thanks for watching!

[@SamLee-e3b]

Oklahoma tag is steep for one deer but its still cheaper than most texas stuff and they have MASSIVE amounts of public land

[@ABetterOutdoors]

I’ll definitely have to check it out, not a terrible drive from Houston. Thanks!

[@idelkslayer]

Just found your channel. Thank you very much for putting it out there and how to start the process of hunting public land in Texas. I’m in north Idaho and only hunt public land for elk, deer and bear. My son just moved to Conroe Texas and gave me a grandson so I am going to be spending a lot of time down there hog hunting now and trying to learn new areas. Use to be an avid hog hunter before I moved to Idaho, but never hunted Texas. Anyway, thanks again from up north. PS hit me up if you ever want to hunt elk in our beautiful north Idaho pan handle. Always looking to meet new hunting friends in other states. Keep up the good work and I just subscribed to your channnel.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Thanks for the sub brotha! Congrats on the grandson and best of luck out here in Texas when you come down! Thanks for watching!

[@thomasjefferson6334]

Hey there sir Im looking for the same! I have a hunting buddy in Alabama but now that im in Texas, i dont know any hunters. Idaho sounds amazing. Ive never hunted an Elk.

[@thomasjefferson6334]

Idelkslayer, Would you like to exchange emails or numbers bro? Idaho sounds beautiful. Im in central Texas. I have a vacant property you can stay at for FREE if you ever decide to hunt down here 🙂 save costs on the trip right? Im just a southern guy looking to make new hunting buddies.

[@thomasjefferson6334]

​@@ABetterOutdoorssir, ive in the san antonio area and im searching for a place to hunt... i looked on the texas wildlife website and they have lotteries that seem nearly impossible to win and expensive.

[@thomasjefferson6334]

​​@@ABetterOutdoors is there a place maybe an hour or 2, or 3 away from san antonio/ Austin area that you recommend? Im completely new to Texas hunting and feel lost.

[@hitmanhartman1394]

Wait you have to have a hunter safety cert?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@hitmanhartman1394 yes sir! To hunt any public land in Texas you gotta have it. Thanks for watching!

[@hitmanhartman1394]

@@ABetterOutdoors I took a hunter safety course in NM like 10 years ago but I seen that it was like $25 so I'm gonna go ahead and just do it, I'm moving to Texas next week and if all goes to plan I want to hunt this year

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@hitmanhartman1394 yea it’s decently worth it to not risk it! Best of luck this season! Let me know how it goes!

[@KevinGibbson-y8y]

I will say it's really hard to find the coordinates to get to the land

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@KevinGibbson-y8y naw man the street crossings and locations are all in the APH Booklet! Thanks for watching!

[@FA-te4yt]

good vid

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@FA-te4yt thanks! Hope it helped!

[@AKFF320]

From Texas, but South Dakota is much more better.

[@erickgalindo1300]

Great video for new hunters.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Thanks brotha! Hope it helps and best of luck out there!

[@erickgalindo1300]

Thank you we just got our rifles, gonna go test them out on Thursday and get our permits and course that same day and then hopefully well be out there next week or two. We live in Pearland so well probably check out sam houston national forest.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@erickgalindo1300 hell yea! Let me know how it goes!

[@thomasgarcia2190]

From Texas always trying to plan a trip to public land but don’t go through with it man

[@ABetterOutdoors]

You should do it man, it’s worth a try! Thanks for watching!

[@nrolled2888]

How about Texas hill country public?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

There’s plenty of good dove units and I’ve always wanted to check out Granger PHL for deer

[@scottH18370]

How can you tell if a public hunting area has elk

[@ABetterOutdoors]

There’s no elk hunting in Texas that I know of. But every public unit will come with its specific rules and regulations found on the TPWD site linked below. Thanks for watching!

[@scottH18370]

@@ABetterOutdoors elk are considered an Invasive Species, and don’t show up in the rules.

[@chuckparson6712]

Worst thing about Texas Parks and wildlife is they don't do anything to improve the habitat on public land in most units. They make millions every year from hunting license, permits and draw hunts and don't do anything to improve the habitat.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@chuckparson6712 idk man I’ve been to some public with actual agriculture specific for hunting and blinds/stands that are pretty nice! Just gotta give it a shot a different spots! Thanks for watching and best of luck out there!

[@Timberghost33]

They put money into the draw units. Hunting pressure drives a lot of animals out from walk in units. There’s some really good hunting if you can draw it

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@Timberghost33 for sure! I’ve gotten drawn a handful of times and have always an opportunity during the draw! Thanks for watching and good luck out there

[@chuckparson6712]

@@ABetterOutdoors It took me 5 years to finally draw a hunt and there was absolutely no habitat improvements, I was allowed to use an ATV, but the road I had to stay on had numerous fallen trees across it, the parking area was littered with broken glass and debris, probably because it was right beside the highway and beside the bridge. I hunted all day for 3 days and never saw a deer. Out of the 20 hunters that drew the hunt only 2 harvested a doe. I guess some people have all the luck 🤷

[@deadlead03]

WHAT TEXAS LAND IS EVER PUBLIC!!!!😂😂😂😂😂 hate living in dallas gotta drive over 6 hours just to find a good area

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@deadlead03 I feel that! Good luck out there this season!

[@deadlead03]

@@ABetterOutdoors thank you, luckly i have a ranch 500 acres but its 8 hours away

[@713tubeit]

New to hunting can we go hunt together?

[@ABetterOutdoors]

I usually hunt solo brotha but best of luck out there and thanks for watching!

[@SS4Mike]

😎🤙

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Preeeeeesh!! 🤙🏽

[@hadenandrew7459]

Texas has public land? 😂

[@ABetterOutdoors]

@@hadenandrew7459 that there my guy! Thanks for watching!

[@Lil_Aoudaddy]

Way to ruin a good thing

[@Lovenlife139]

Public hunting here is a joke. If you aint born into daddy's money or land or know someone you aint hunting.

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Yea it’s definitely tough! But it’s all I got! Thanks for watching!

[@Lovenlife139]

@@ABetterOutdoors yessir understood.. its all iv had in the past as well thats why im more into bass fishing. Way more accessible. I have recently made friends with a local here in central west texas that i can go hunt. One mature buck and one doe a yr and all the dove hunting and pig killing i want. For this i feel the Lord has blessed me tremendously.. good luck the rest of the yr bubb 👊🏻