To participate as a Youth Hunter in the Texas Youth Hunting Program, you must ...
Be 9 to 17 years old.
Complete and submit the Texas Youth Hunting Program Application
Complete the Texas Hunter Education Program and be able to provide a copy of your certificate, card or student registration form that shows your test score, etc. You must have Hunter Education to hunt with TYHP, regardless of age. If you are less than 12 years old, you cannot be certified by the Hunter Education program and must retake the course after your twelfth birthday. Call Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at (800) 792-1112 for more information and a schedule of upcoming Hunter Education courses in your area.
Have a valid Texas hunting license and appropriate tags or stamps when required.
Be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Complete a TYHP Hunting Application that lists your choice of hunts by priority. TYHP hunting schedules will be sent to you periodically.
Complete the TYHP release forms sent to you when you are selected for a youth hunt.
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