Hunting Regulations

Deer hunting in Dawson County has specific buck rules you must know

Dawson County hunters can take white-tailed and mule deer, but state rules limit how many and what kind of buck is legal.

Dawson County The Great Outdoors

Dawson County is in the North Zone for white-tailed deer. The bag limit is 3 deer total per season — no more than 1 buck and no more than 2 antlerless. For mule deer, a buck must have an outside antler spread of 20 inches or greater to be legal. The county also has regulated seasons for dove, quail, turkey, javelina, waterfowl, and sandhill cranes.

Season dates and bag limits can change from year to year. Always check the current Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual before you hunt. A valid Texas hunting license is required. You can buy one online at the TPWD website or at licensed retailers statewide. Most land in Dawson County is private, so make sure you have landowner permission.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Dawson County Regulations

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Property Tax

Two offices handle your property tax in Dawson County

Dawson County has a separate appraisal district and tax assessor-collector office, and knowing which one to contact saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

File for a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill

Texas law lets you exempt part of your home's value from property taxes — but you have to apply at the appraisal district first.

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Groundwater / Water Wells

You need a permit before drilling a water well in Dawson County

The Mesa Underground Water Conservation District oversees the Ogallala Aquifer in Dawson County and requires a permit to drill a new well.

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Oil, Gas & Mineral Rights

Oil and gas have shaped Dawson County for nearly a century

Dawson County has a long oil production history, and landowners here should understand that surface rights and mineral rights are often owned separately.

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