00:00Texas is massive, and while most of the state is privately owned, it offers incredible public land
00:06hunting opportunities for squirrel hunters. If you're planning to head into the piney woods
00:10or river bottoms, here is what you need to know about squirrel hunting on Texas public land.
00:16First, where to go? East Texas is the hot spot. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel
00:21and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss any new updates. Properties like the Sam
00:27Houston, Davy Crockett, and Sabine National Forests, along with state wildlife management areas,
00:33offer thousands of acres of hardwood timber packed with fox and gray squirrels. Second,
00:38know the permits and rules. To hunt public land in Texas, you need a valid Texas hunting license,
00:44an annual public hunting permit, or APH permit, and you must wear hunter orange during concurrent
00:50firearm deer seasons. Always check the specific WMA or National Forest booklet. As individual
00:56areas may have unique weapon restrictions or designated sanctuary zones. Third, know the
01:03seasons and limits. In East Texas, the general season runs from October through February,
01:08plus a spring season in May. The daily bag limit is 10 squirrels per day. For the best success,
01:15stick to creek bottoms with mature oaks and hickory trees early in the morning. Respect public
01:20boundaries, stay safe, and enjoy Texas public lands.
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