The following information is from the "2000-2001 Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual Official Hunting and Fishing Regulations--Student Version" Guide.
"Non-Game Animals (Includes but is not limited to the following):
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Armadillos |
Feral hogs |
Mountain lions |
Rabbits |
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Bobcats |
Flying squirrels |
Porcupines |
Rock squirrels |
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Coyotes |
Ground squirrels |
Prairie dogs |
Weasels |
| No closed season. These animals may be hunted at any time by any lawful means or methods on private property. Public hunting lands may have restrictions. A hunting license is required. | |
| TPW is seeking information about "MOUNTAIN LIONS" in Texas. We need the assistance of persons who have actually seen or killed a mountain lion. We need to know the exact location of each kill or confirmed sighting. Use the toll-free number (1-800-792-1112, menu 5 or 1-512-389-4403) to report sightings. |
Sale and Possession of Certain Non-Game Animals
For certain species of non-game wildlife, including but not limited to flying squirrels, ground squirrels, rock squirrels, prairie dogs, porcupines, Mexican free-tailed bats, and most mice, snakes, and amphibians, including bullfrogs, a department permit is required to:
possess more than 10 animals of the same species; possess more than 25 total specimens (all species combined); or to sell certain nongame wildlife (dead or alive) or their parts. Does not include bobcats, coyotes, or mountain lions.
(Editor's note: A section on canned hunts is included for contrast below.)
"CANNED HUNTS" (DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS)
No person may kill or attempt to injure, sell, offer to sell, transport, promote, advertise, or assist or conduct activity that causes the killing or injuring of an African or Asiatic lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, hyena, bear, elephant, wolf or rhinoceros, or any subspecies or hybrid of any of those animals if the animal is held in captivity or has been released from captivity in this state for the purpose of killing or injuring."