Viewed through the Outdoor Annual or apps.

If you have a digital license, you must use the Texas Hunt & Fish app to digitally tag deer, turkey, or oversized red drum. Even with a digital tag, a physical, handwritten document must still be attached to the carcass for deer and turkey.

Physical document (or electronic copy for non-tagging activities). Must sync with the app before heading into the field. None (once in hand). Important Notes

Online purchases are made via the Texas License Connection .

Yes, you can buy a through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website . Key Purchase Details

You can choose between a printed (paper) license, which is mailed to you, or a fully digital license.

You must provide a valid email address and phone number for the transaction. Most hunters born after September 2, 1971, must also complete a Hunter Education Certification . Digital vs. Paper Licenses Digital License Paper License Availability Online only. Online or at ~1,700 retailers . Physical Tags None; tagging is done via the Texas Hunt & Fish app. Includes physical tags that must be attached to game. Proof of License

A $5 administrative fee is added to all online and phone transactions.