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Deer and Turkey Hunting Rules in Brown County

Brown County hunters can take up to five deer per season with an antler restriction on bucks, and turkey hunting follows North Zone rules.

Brown County Rules & Licenses

Brown County is part of a deer management zone with an antler restriction. Hunters may take up to five deer per season — no more than two bucks across all seasons combined. Only one of those bucks may have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or greater. A legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or meet that spread requirement.

For turkey, Brown County falls in the North Zone. The season runs in both fall and spring. The statewide annual bag limit for all turkey subspecies combined is four birds. Hunters are required to report harvests through the Texas Hunt and Fish app or online at TPWD's website.

A valid Texas hunting license is required regardless of age or residency to hunt any animal in the state. Seasons, bag limits, and specific dates change year to year. Always confirm current rules on the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you go.

Source to confirm: TPWD Outdoor Annual – Brown County regulations

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Property tax

How the Brown County Appraisal District Handles Your Property Tax

The Brown County Appraisal District sets property values and processes exemptions separately from the tax assessor-collector who sends your bill.

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Agricultural valuation

Ag Valuation Can Lower Taxes on Rural Land in Brown County

Land used for qualifying agricultural purposes in Brown County can be taxed on its productive value rather than its market value, which is usually lower.

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State park

Lake Brownwood State Park: CCC History and Three Ecosystems

Lake Brownwood State Park sits where three Texas ecosystems meet on the shore of a 7,300-acre lake, with cabins and trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

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Flood / Safety

Flash Floods and Low Water Crossings Are a Real Risk in Brown County

Pecan Bayou and low water crossings on county roads can flood quickly during storms, and driving around barricades is both dangerous and illegal in Texas.

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