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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Erath County Has Antler Restrictions

Erath County falls under Texas North Zone deer rules, including a limit on how many wide-racked bucks you can take per season.

Erath County The Great Outdoors

Erath County is in the Texas North Zone for white-tailed deer. The bag limit is four deer total per season — no more than two bucks and two antlerless deer combined. There is an antler restriction: of the two bucks you take, only one may have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater. A legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.

Turkey hunting is also allowed. The annual turkey bag limit is four birds. Spring gobbler season typically runs late March through mid-May; fall turkey season runs concurrently with the general deer season. Mandatory harvest reporting applies — you must report through the TPWD mobile app or website. Always check the current Outdoor Annual for exact season dates before you hunt, as dates shift year to year.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Erath County Hunting Regulations

More Erath County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Erath County

The appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax office actually bills and collects what you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your School Tax Bill

If your Erath County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that cuts your taxable school district value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Ag Valuation

Farm and ranch land in Erath County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for. That often means a much lower tax bill.

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Vehicle Registration

No Emissions Test Required to Register Your Car Here

Erath County is not in the Texas emissions-testing zone. You do not need a smog check to register your car here.

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