Public Access

There Is No Public Hunting Land in Ector County

All hunting in Ector County takes place on private land — hunters must have written or verbal permission from the landowner.

Ector County The Great Outdoors

Unlike some Texas counties, Ector County has no state-managed public hunting areas. There are no TPWD wildlife management areas or state parks with hunting access here. All hunting takes place on private ranch and farm land.

Texas law requires that hunters get landowner permission before entering private land. Hunting without permission is criminal trespass. If you are new to the area and looking for access, the TPWD Outdoor Annual lists Managed Land Deer Program (MLDP) properties, though these are also privately owned. Contact the TPWD Odessa-area game warden if you have questions about local access.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Ector County Hunting Regulations

More Ector County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Ector County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector handles payments — they are two separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law gives homeowners a $140,000 exemption from the school district portion of their property tax if the home is their primary residence.

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Senior & Disabled Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Homeowners 65 or Older

Homeowners who are 65 or older or who are disabled get an additional $60,000 school district exemption and may qualify for a tax freeze.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Landowners who use their Ector County property for farming or ranching can apply to have it taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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