Guest psejake16 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Okay people in Texas. I booked a hog hunt for July 21-23 in a place called Caddo Texas. Its 70 miles west of Fort Worth. I bought my license online real smooth, but Im 16 and I need to have a hunters education card for Texas. I know you can do it online but that seems like it would take longer than just doing it there. So does anyone know a place I can take it in Texas near Caddo I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? I am not familiar with that area, but, let me do some checking for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? I think you would be better to spend a little more time doing it on the net than wasting your time doing it while you are down here to hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? Ok, here are some links for you to look at. This one is a list of towns & dates that the TP&WD have classes: sort by date sort by city here is a copy of what TP&WD says about hunters ed. Looks like if you do it here, it is a 10 hour/2 day course. Hunter Education Who is required to have it? How do I get Certified? Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. Minimum age of certification is 12 years and cost is $10. If you were born on or after September 2, 1971 and you are: under 12 years of age, you must be accompanied*. age 12 through 16, you must successfully complete a hunter education course, or you must be accompanied*. age 17 and over, you must successfully complete a hunter education course; or purchase a “Hunter Education Deferral,” and you must be accompanied*. New - Hunter Education Deferral (cost: $10) Allows a person 17 years of age or older who has not completed a hunter education program to defer completion for up to one year. A deferral may only be obtained once and is only valid until the end of the current license year. A person who has been convicted or has received deferred adjudication for violation of the mandatory hunter education requirement is prohibited from applying for a deferral. Take the course by August 31 of the current license year and receive a $5 discount. The new, one-time Hunter Education Deferral is scheduled to be available at license vendors and go into effect September 1, 2004. *Accompanied means: By a person who is at least 17, who is licensed to hunt in Texas, who has passed hunter education or is exempt (born before Sept. 2, 1971), and you must be within normal voice control. Proof of certification or deferral is required to be on your person while hunting. Note: Certification is not required to purchase a hunting license. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How do I get certified? There are now 3 different ways to get your Hunter Education Certification Traditional Classroom Instruction The traditional Hunter Education course is a minimum of 10 hours over two days. The schedule of course offerings is available at several locations: Your local Texas Parks and Wildlife Department office. TPWD Austin headquarters at 1-800-792-1112, ext. 62. Check local sporting or 4-H clubs, scouting organizations and community education centers. Many offer hunter education courses. The TPWD web site (see course listing on the left side of the page under Hunter Education Links). OR Home Study and Skills Trail Testing Now you can study in the convenience of your home and then attend a one-day, hands-on Home Study/Skills Trail testing. This course will meet the mandated hunter education requirements for Texas and all other states and provinces. Home Study Information OR Online Course and Skills Trail Testing It is also possible to take the online Hunter Education course on our web site, print out your quiz results and then attend the one-day Home Study/Skills Trail testing to receive your certificate. Hunter Education Online Course -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hunter education teaches hunting safety, skills and responsibility. Since 1972, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has certified over 570,000 Texans. "Mandatory" hunter education became law in 1988. Hunter Education is the first step in a lifelong commitment to conservation and sportsmanship. Your responsible efforts will safeguard hunting opportunities and adventures in the great outdoors. Your contributions through federal sports tax dollars will continue to conserve our natural resources for today's and future generations. We thank the outstanding hunters of yesterday and welcome you as we continue the heritage of hunting in Texas Hope this helps you some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBryan Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? As far as i know, if you completed a hunter safety course in your state then you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest psejake16 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? Thank guys for the help. It looks like I'll be fine. I'll just have to have the guide with me when Im hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? Good area for hogs, please shoot as many as you can! Then shoot a couple more for good measure! Just in case your outfitter forgets to mention it, it will be HOT. Bring cool clothes. There are lots of snakes, consider bringing snake boots or chaps. There will probably be mosquitos. Bring bug spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest psejake16 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? [ QUOTE ] Good area for hogs, please shoot as many as you can! Then shoot a couple more for good measure! Just in case your outfitter forgets to mention it, it will be HOT. Bring cool clothes. There are lots of snakes, consider bringing snake boots or chaps. There will probably be mosquitos. Bring bug spray. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for all th help guys. I called the tpwd and they recognize hunters ed.cards for out of staters, so I can hunt alone. I know hogs have good noses, will bug spray mess the hunt up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBryan Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? Try to find a scentless bug spray. Watch out for ticks too. Id get a tick spray that you spray on your clothes and let dry. seems to work the best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Can someone in TX help me out? Yep, go with the unscented spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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