# Texas Outdoor Annual — Guide to hunt, fish & boat.

> Texas hunting, fishing, and boating regulations, seasons, limits, and safety information. (iPhone/iPad app by Texas Parks & Wildlife.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-outdoor-annual/id874391813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Texas Parks & Wildlife](https://appshunter.io/developer/873238101)
- Category: Sports, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 251 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-outdoor-annual/id874391813/reviews.md

## What is Texas Outdoor Annual?

The Texas Outdoor Annual contains hunting, fishing, and boating regulations, all in one app.

Hunting:
- Hunting season dates & limits for your county
- Save your favorite county in "Seasons by County"
- Seasons and bag limits for all game animals
- Means and methods restrictions
- Game tagging instructions
- Latest hunting news from TPWD*
- Links to report hunt harvests on the "Texas Hunt & Fish" app

Fishing:
- Statewide bag and length limits
- Exceptions to statewide limits by water body
- Places to fish nearby (over 1,000 locations)
- Fish identification
- Weekly fishing reports*
- Latest fishing news from TPWD*
- Links to report fishing harvests on the "Texas Hunt & Fish" app

Boating and Water Safety:
- Required safety equipment
- Titling and registration requirements
- Office locations
- Operation of your boat
- Boat ramp locations

Licenses and Certifications:
- Connect and view your licenses and endorsements
- Licenses, permits & stamps
- License retailers near you
- View hunter education certification
- Purchase licenses online*

*Some features require internet connection.

Notice: The information in this guide is a summary of the regulations and statutes governing hunting and fishing. For more detailed information on game and regulations, please contact a TPWD Law Enforcement office or call (800) 792-1112 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). Information contained in this summary is subject to change by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, the Texas Legislature, and/or the federal government. The official regulations, current to the day, can be accessed at www.sos.state.tx.us under Title 31 of the Texas Administrative Code.

## Key features

- Hunting season dates and limits by county
- Fishing bag and length limits
- Boating safety equipment and requirements
- License and certification viewing
- Nearby fishing locations
- Game tagging instructions

## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Texas Outdoor Annual?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 📚 Comprehensive hunting and fishing regulations in one place
- 📱 Offline access to regulations
- 🎯 Quick reference tool for field use
- 🔗 Digital license integration
- 🗺️ Boat ramp locator feature
- ⚡ Works well when functioning properly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⏰ Severely delayed seasonal updates
- 🔄 License lookup service frequently unavailable
- 📵 Persistent 'no internet connection' errors despite active connection
- 🔗 Unwanted behavior of intercepting web links to Chrome
- 💰 Unexpected inclusion of advertisements on state-published app
- 📄 License information not persisting or updating properly
- 🔌 App fails to open after first launch
- ⚠️ Outdated information causing potential legal violations
- 🎣 'Where to fish' feature redirects to boat ramps instead of fishing locations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or after first use
- App freezes on loading/title screen
- Network connectivity errors despite active internet connection
- License lookup service unavailable
- License information not updating or persisting
- Licenses disappearing from saved licenses section
- License details cut off on right side of screen
- Fishing regulations section fails to load on iPhone
- Web links incorrectly redirect to app instead of Chrome
- Where to fish feature redirects to boat ramps
- App requires constant deletion and reinstallation to function
- Version 9.0 stuck on title screen

**Most requested features**

- Add glossary for terms and abbreviations (MLDP, etc.)
- Include zone maps for hunting areas
- Add fish identification images/pictures
- Display boat ramp open/closed status
- Integrate Hunter's Education certificates
- Add digital wallet compatibility for quick access
- In-app license purchases instead of web hyperlinks
- Improve boat ramp filters to show only matching criteria
- Add saltwater fish identification images
- Include fish size and quantity information for specific species
- Clarify fish remains disposal regulations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-outdoor-annual/id874391813/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not User-friendly

*2026-08-17, version 11.0.2*

This app is not user friendly at all. They need a massive update for this app. Horrible

### 4/5 — Great app

*2026-07-29, version 11.0.2*

Great app overall but it dosent have up coming season dates it still has 2025- 2026 seasons

### 1/5 — Texas outdoor app

*2026-03-29, version 11.0.1*

New outdoor app  is bad 
When you click where to fish, it only gives boat ramp location s not good!

### 3/5 — Update broke where to fish

*2026-02-27, version 11.0.1*

I love this app, I use it to find the rules and regulations, and sometimes a place to fish and the specific rules for that area, however the new update made it so when you tap where to fish it goes to the boat ramp section. I am just wanting to look at fishing regulations for a pond before I head there, please fix this.

### 1/5 — Texas outdoor annual

*2025-12-27, version 10.0.5*

Was working really good liked it phone did update now it’s not working at all the hunting maps info please fix or if anyone knows how to fix let me know Ben trying to figure it out for the last week now since the update

### 1/5 — Not updated to new season

*2025-12-22, version 10.0.5*

App has yet to update the 2025-2026 hunting season.

### 3/5 — Please fix

*2025-12-11, version 10.0.5*

So the app so far is really good, absolutely awesome. But every time I go to open a link from anything and go to chrome it opens this app. What is going on, please fix it.

### 4/5 — Please add a glossary

*2025-11-25, version 10.0.5*

Please add a glossary to the app, for terms, and initials like MLDP.

### 5/5 — Update

*2025-08-27, version 10.0.5*

It Needs To Be Updated For This Year Hunting Seasons

### 3/5 — Updates

*2025-08-25, version 10.0.5*

Why has this ap not updated for the 2025-26 seasons yet?

## Frequently asked questions about Texas Outdoor Annual

### What does the Texas Outdoor Annual app do?

The Texas Outdoor Annual app serves as a comprehensive guide for hunting, fishing, and boating activities in Texas. It consolidates essential information such as hunting season dates and limits, fishing regulations, boating safety requirements, and details about licenses and certifications, all within a single application.

### What are the key features of the Texas Outdoor Annual app?

Key features include county-specific hunting season dates and limits, statewide fishing bag and length limits with water body exceptions, over 1,000 nearby fishing locations, fish identification tools, boating safety equipment lists, and the ability to view and connect with your licenses and certifications. It also provides links to report harvests and access the latest news from TPWD.

### Is the Texas Outdoor Annual app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does contain advertisements. Some features, such as the latest hunting and fishing news and the ability to purchase licenses online, require an internet connection.

### Who is the Texas Outdoor Annual app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals in Texas who participate in outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, and boating. It is particularly useful for those who need quick access to official regulations, season information, and safety guidelines to ensure compliance and enhance their outdoor experiences.

### Where can I find official hunting and fishing regulations if I need more detail?

While this app provides a summary of regulations, for more detailed information on game and regulations, you can contact a TPWD Law Enforcement office or call (800) 792-1112. The official, current regulations can also be accessed at www.sos.state.tx.us under Title 31 of the Texas Administrative Code.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.0.2 — 2026-07-09

Updated landing pages

### 11.0.1 — 2026-02-25

This update includes more precise access points for places to fish in Texas.

### 11.0.0 — 2026-01-20

Apple Wallet Integration: Add your licenses in Apple Wallet for quick access in the field or on the water.

County Favorites: Save your favorite county and jump straight to hunting seasons in your county.

Digital Licenses: We added information to help you choose between digital and physical licenses. Your licenses are clearly indicated as digital or physical.

Experience Improvements: This update includes user interface improvements and bug fixes. We also worked under the hood on issues you may not see, but will improve your experience.

### 10.0.5 — 2025-03-03

This update contains non-regulations content updates related to our advertisers.

### 10.0.4 — 2024-12-03

Updated the text to clarify the physical duck stamp delivery process.

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