Hunting

Wilbarger County Has a Long Hunting Season List

Wilbarger County falls in multiple TPWD hunting zones, allowing deer, quail, dove, duck, pheasant, turkey, and more depending on season.

Wilbarger County The Great Outdoors

Wilbarger County is in the North Zone for white-tailed deer and turkey. The general deer season typically runs November through early January, with a bag limit of five deer and no more than two bucks. Quail season runs statewide from November through late February with a daily bag limit of 15. Pheasant season applies in the Panhandle zone. Dove, duck, sandhill crane, and javelina seasons also apply here.

Most migratory bird hunting requires federal endorsements and HIP certification. Turkey harvest must be reported through the TPWD app or website. Seasons and bag limits change year to year. Always confirm current rules on the TPWD Outdoor Annual before heading out.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Wilbarger County Hunting Regulations

More Wilbarger County notes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Your Property Taxes

Wilbarger County has a separate appraisal district and a tax assessor-collector — each does a different job.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to exempt a set amount of your home's value from taxation if it's your main residence.

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Ag Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Land actively used for farming or ranching in Wilbarger County may qualify for a lower tax rate based on what the land can produce, not what it would sell for.

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Wildfire Hazard

Wilbarger County Sits in a High Wildfire Risk Zone

The county's dry climate, grasslands, and wind make wildfire a real property hazard — the state has included Wilbarger County in past disaster declarations.

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