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Hunting hogs as meat and sport do require a hunting license, noted above.

However, the main hunting regulations overview page of the TX website states that no hunting license is required for nuisance fur bearing animals, depredating hogs or coyotes.

Abraham wrote:All snakes are beneficial - Please don't kill them unless you absolutely have to.

I completely agree and have expressed this.

However, young men sometimes do not listen to older, possibly wiser, men.

lildave40 wrote:I didnt see anyone mentioning this. But a hunter safety course is required.

Yes, agreed. This person took a hunter safety course about 8-9 years ago, so is eligible to purchase a license.

I am not really familiar with Texas hunting regulations, hence asking for your expertise.

I know a young (adult) man who has been invited by his friend to hunt feral pigs, poisonous snakes, and "other pests" on his friend's Dad's land.

Questions:
1. Is a hunting license required for a guest of a landowner to hunt feral pigs? I know there is no season/bag limit. In one place it says a hunting license is required for feral pigs in another it says no license is required for depredating hogs.

2. Is it legal to hunt poisonous and non-poisonous snakes? They don't seem to be listed as either a game or non-game animal.

3. If it is legal to hunt snakes, is a hunting license required?

4. What are some "other pests" that are legal to hunt without a license?

Thanks!