Hunting and fishing licenses for Brazos County

A freshwater license is generally required on public water. Common exceptions include anglers under 17, Free Fishing Day, fishing inside a state park, and fishing in private water fully enclosed by private land. Hunting generally requires a license at every age; hunters under 17 use the Youth Hunting License.

The posted 2026-27 Brazos County rule allows four white-tailed deer, with no more than two bucks and two antlerless deer. No more than one buck may have an inside spread of 13 inches or more. A legal buck may instead have at least one unbranched antler. Read the current Outdoor Annual before the hunt because seasons and county rules can change.

A license does not grant land access. Private land requires the owner's permission. A public hunting area may also require an Annual Public Hunting Permit, a drawn-hunt selection, or another area permit, along with that site's rules.