Hunting Regulations

Hunting Rules Specific to Motley County

Motley County sits in deer and quail country, and TPWD sets specific bag limits and season dates that hunters need to know before heading out.

Motley County The Great Outdoors

For white-tailed deer, the bag limit is 5 deer total per season, but no more than 1 buck. Motley County is also in the Panhandle mule deer zone. For mule deer, a legal buck must have an outside antler spread of 20 inches or more, and the limit is 1 buck per season. Both whitetail and mule deer seasons are active in the county — confirm the current dates on the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you go.

Quail hunting runs roughly November through February, with a daily bag limit of 15. Pheasant season is also open here in December. Seasons and limits change each year. Always check the TPWD county regulations page for Motley County before you hunt — it lists current dates, limits, and any special rules.

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

More Motley County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Tax in Motley County

Motley County has its own appraisal district and a separate tax assessor-collector office — knowing which one to call saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home in Motley County is your main residence, you likely qualify for a state homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

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Water Rights

Groundwater in Motley County Is Managed by a Special District

If you plan to drill a water well in Motley County, you need to work with the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District, which regulates how much water can be pumped.

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Septic / OSSF

Most Homes Here Use a Septic System, Not City Sewer

Outside of Matador's city limits, most homes in Motley County rely on an on-site sewage system (septic tank), and state rules require a permit to install or repair one.

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