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Hunting

Deer Hunting in Duval County Follows South Zone Rules

Duval County is in the Texas South Zone for deer hunting, which means longer seasons and a bag limit of five deer per year.

Duval County The Great Outdoors

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department places Duval County in the South Zone. Hunters may take up to 5 deer per season, with no more than 3 being bucks. The general season runs from early November through mid-January. Archery-only season starts in late September. There are also youth-only seasons in October and January.

A special late season runs from late January into early February. During that period, only antlerless deer or bucks with unbranched antlers may be taken. All harvests must be reported through the Texas Hunt and Fish app or online. Seasons and limits can change each year — always confirm with the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you hunt.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Duval County Hunting Regulations

More Duval County notes

Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Tax Bill in Duval County

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Duval County — one sets the value, and one collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home in Duval County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value.

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Water & Wells

Duval County Has Its Own Groundwater District

If you plan to drill a water well in Duval County, you need to work with the Duval County Groundwater Conservation District.

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Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas

Oil and Gas Activity Is Long-Standing in Duval County

Duval County has produced oil and gas since 1905, so mineral rights questions are common when buying land here.

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