Big Game Hunting

Mule deer and pronghorn also roam Midland County

Midland County sits in the Trans-Pecos zone for mule deer and the Permian Basin permit zone for pronghorn, giving hunters two additional big game options.

Midland County The Great Outdoors

Mule deer general season runs November 28 through December 14, 2025, with archery starting September 27. The bag limit is 1 buck for all seasons combined. Pronghorn season is October 4-19, 2025, and requires a special permit issued to landowners in the Permian Basin area — they are not available over the counter.

Both species live mostly on large private ranches in this area. If you are considering buying land where you hope to hunt, confirm whether pronghorn permits have historically been available on that property. Check tpwd.texas.gov/regulations for the current Outdoor Annual.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Midland County Outdoor Annual

More Midland County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Midland County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects money — they are separate offices with different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Midland

If your home is your main residence, you can apply once for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value and caps annual value increases at 10 percent.

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Senior Tax Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Midland County

Residents 65 or older can claim a larger homestead exemption that may also freeze their school district tax bill at its current level.

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Appraisal Protest

You can challenge your property appraisal in Midland County

Every property owner has the right to protest if they think the Midland Central Appraisal District valued their property too high.

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