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Upland Birds

Panhandle Upland Bird Hunting in Lipscomb County

Lipscomb County has open seasons for both pheasant and quail, making it a destination for upland bird hunters in the Texas Panhandle.

Lipscomb County The Great Outdoors

Ring-necked pheasant season typically runs from early December through early January. Only roosters (male pheasants) may be harvested. The daily bag limit is three cocks. Both pheasant and quail hunting require an Upland Game Bird Endorsement in addition to a valid Texas hunting license. Pheasant hunting in the Panhandle is almost entirely on private land, so you will need landowner permission.

Quail season opens in November and runs through late February. The daily bag limit is fifteen birds. Lipscomb County's native grasslands and crop fields support both bobwhite and scaled quail. Check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual each year before you go, since season dates and limits can change.

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

More Lipscomb County notes

Property Tax

Property Tax Has Two Separate Offices Here

Lipscomb County splits property tax duties between two offices in two different towns.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at a Lower Rate

Texas lets landowners pay property taxes based on what farmland produces, not what it would sell for — and that usually means a much lower tax bill.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting Rules for Lipscomb County

Lipscomb County sits in North Zone for white-tailed deer and in the Panhandle zone for mule deer, so different rules apply to each species.

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Public Hunt Drawing

Private Ranch Hunts Available Through a State Drawing

TPWD runs a drawing that gives hunters access to private ranch land in Lipscomb County for deer, pronghorn, and quail.

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