Public Hunting Start Date: Immediately End Date: December 31, 2012 Contact: Steve Lightfoot 512-389-4701 PUBLIC HUNTING Hunting has a long tradition in Texas. But it's not always easy to find an affordable place to hunt these days. That's where government-run public hunting lands can help. Texas Parks and Wildlife has more than a million acres across the state for hunting, fishing, camping and nature study. These are your lands, and all you need to use them is an affordable annual public hunting permit. For more information, go to any store that sells hunting licenses, or visit your local Texas Parks and Wildlife office.