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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Hood County Has Antler Restrictions

Hood County hunters can take up to 4 deer per season, but specific antler-spread rules apply to bucks — check the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you hunt.

Hood County The Great Outdoors

In Hood County, the white-tailed deer bag limit is 4 deer total per season — no more than 2 bucks and no more than 2 antlerless. Only one of those bucks may have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or greater. A legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches or more.

Turkey season is also open in Hood County. The statewide annual bag limit is 4 turkeys, but only one of those four may come from the East Zone — Hood County is in the North Zone, so this limit mainly matters if you also hunt in East Texas the same season. Spring season targets gobblers or bearded hens only. Seasons and specific dates change year to year, so always check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for the current year. Mandatory harvest reporting is required — you must report deer and turkey harvests using the TPWD app or online.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Hood County Regulations

More Hood County notes

Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your Hood County home, a homestead exemption can lower the value used to calculate your school tax bill by $100,000.

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Property Tax Protest

You Can Protest Your Appraisal Value Each Year

Hood County property owners who think their appraisal is too high can formally protest, and the deadline is usually May 15 or 30 days after the notice arrives.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Lower Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on its agricultural income value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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Building Rules

No County Building Permit Required in Most of Hood County

In unincorporated Hood County — outside city limits — you do not need a county building permit to build a home, but you still need septic, road access, and well permits.

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