Dove Hunting

Nueces County has strong dove hunting with a 15-bird daily bag limit

Nueces County sits in good dove country, with a combined bag limit of 15 white-winged, mourning, and white-tipped doves per day during the regular season.

Nueces County The Great Outdoors

The dove season opens in early September with special white-winged dove days on selected weekends at noon. A full regular season follows through late October, with a second split running into January. The daily bag limit is 15 doves combined, with no more than two white-tipped doves.

You need a Texas hunting license, a Migratory Game Bird Endorsement, and HIP Certification to hunt doves. Most dove hunting in Nueces County takes place on private land. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for the current season dates.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Nueces County Hunting Regulations

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Property Tax Basics

Two different offices handle your property tax

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill

If this home is your main residence, you may qualify for an exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Special Districts

Several special districts can add to your tax bill

Depending on where you buy, Emergency Service Districts, drainage districts, and hospital and water authority districts may all appear on your tax statement.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland can be taxed on what it produces, not its market value

Qualifying farm or ranch land in Nueces County may be appraised at productivity value rather than full market value, which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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