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Hunting Regulations

Hunting in Cass County: seasons and bag limits to know

Cass County sits in the North Zone for deer and the East Zone for spring turkey, with doves in the Central Zone and ducks in the North Zone, so seasons and bag limits here differ from other parts of Texas.

Cass County Rules & Licenses

White-tailed deer hunters follow North Zone rules. Archery season runs in late September through October. General season opens November 1. The total bag limit is four deer, with no more than two bucks. Only one of those bucks may have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater. Spring turkey season in Cass County allows gobblers only. Seasons and dates shift year to year — always check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual before you hunt.

Dove, duck, quail, and squirrel seasons are also open in Cass County. Squirrel hunting runs through the East Texas season. A valid Texas hunting license is required for all game. If you plan to hunt public land, an Annual Public Hunting Permit is also needed. TPWD sets regulations each year, so verify current rules at the TPWD website or in the printed Outdoor Annual.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Cass County Hunting Regulations (Outdoor Annual)

More Cass County notes

Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in Cass County

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Cass County — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector sends your bill.

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Tax Exemptions

Lower your tax bill: homestead and ag-timber exemptions

Texas law gives homeowners and working landowners ways to reduce their property tax bill — but you have to apply.

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Lakes & Recreation

Wright Patman Lake: fishing and camping on Cass County's western edge

Wright Patman Lake sits on the Sulphur River and stretches across Bowie and Cass counties, offering fishing, camping, and boating managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Water & Wells

Water wells in Cass County: what aquifer you are tapping

Many rural properties in Cass County use private water wells. Most tap the Queen City Aquifer, which supplies water mainly for homes and livestock in northeast Texas.

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