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Hunting

Crockett County Has Both White-Tailed and Mule Deer Seasons

Crockett County is West Texas deer country. It has set bag limits for both white-tailed and mule deer.

Crockett County The Great Outdoors

Crockett County has seasons for two kinds of deer. White-tailed deer are more common. For the 2025-26 season, the bag limit is 5 deer total. No more than 2 of those can be bucks. That limit covers all seasons combined.

Archery season opens in late September. General season runs November 1 through early January. A special late season opens in mid-January. It allows antlerless deer and unbranched bucks.

Mule deer are less common in this county. The bag limit for mule deer is 1 buck per season. Archery runs late September through late November. General season is late November through mid-December.

Javelina season runs nearly year-round. The limit is 2 per year. Always check the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you go out. Dates and rules are updated each year.

Source to confirm: TPWD Outdoor Annual — Crockett County Regulations

More Crockett County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Tax in Crockett County

One appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.

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Water Wells

Groundwater in Crockett County Is Managed and Permit-Required

Crockett County has its own groundwater district — if you drill a well, you will need to deal with it.

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Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Has Shaped Crockett County for Decades

If you buy land in Crockett County, find out whether mineral rights are included — they may have already been sold off.

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