Mule Deer Hunting

Mule Deer Season in Ector County Is Short

Ector County is in the Trans-Pecos mule deer zone, where archery and general season combined run only a few weeks in fall.

Ector County The Great Outdoors

Ector County sits within the Trans-Pecos mule deer zone. For the 2025–2026 season, archery ran from late September through late November, and the general season ran about two weeks in late November and early December. The bag limit is one buck for all seasons combined.

Mule deer hunting in West Texas is primarily on private land. You must have landowner permission and a valid Texas hunting license. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual each year before the season — dates and rules can change.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Ector County Hunting Regulations

More Ector County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Ector County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector handles payments — they are two separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law gives homeowners a $140,000 exemption from the school district portion of their property tax if the home is their primary residence.

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Senior & Disabled Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Homeowners 65 or Older

Homeowners who are 65 or older or who are disabled get an additional $60,000 school district exemption and may qualify for a tax freeze.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Landowners who use their Ector County property for farming or ranching can apply to have it taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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