Hunting
Deaf Smith County offers pheasant, mule deer, pronghorn, and quail hunting
The county falls in the Panhandle hunting zones for pheasant, mule deer, and pronghorn — species not available in most of Texas — though almost all land here is private.
Deaf Smith County is in several special Panhandle hunting zones. Pheasant season typically runs about a month in December through early January. Mule deer season is shorter than white-tailed deer season. Pronghorn antelope season is brief — usually about two weeks in October — and requires a special permit issued to landowners. Quail season runs from November through February with a generous daily bag limit. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for exact dates each year, since seasons can shift.
There is no public hunting land listed for Deaf Smith County by TPWD. Nearly all hunting happens on private land. You will need landowner permission or a paid lease to hunt here. TPWD's county-specific regulations page lists current season dates and bag limits. Sandhill crane and waterfowl hunters should note special zone boundaries for the Panhandle that differ from the rest of the state.
Source to confirm: TPWD — Deaf Smith County Hunting Regulations