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Hunting & Licenses

Public Hunting Access in Walker County

Hunters in Walker County can access tens of thousands of public acres through the Sam Houston National Forest WMA, but a Texas hunting license and TPWD annual public hunting permit are required.

Walker County Rules & Licenses

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages public hunting on the Sam Houston National Forest WMA, which includes about 54,153 acres in Walker County. Legal game includes white-tailed deer, feral hog, squirrel, dove, waterfowl, quail, rabbits, and predators. Deer season dates and bag limits change each year — always check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual for Walker County rules.

Huntsville State Park also holds limited drawn deer hunts each fall. Hunters must apply through TPWD's public hunting draw. Spaces are limited and dates vary each season. Check the TPWD drawn hunts page well before season opens.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Sam Houston National Forest WMA

More Walker County notes

Property Tax Basics

How Property Taxes Work in Walker County

The Walker County Appraisal District sets your property value each year, and a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Property Tax Savings

Save Money with a Homestead Exemption

If Walker County is your main home, a homestead exemption can lower your taxable property value and cut your tax bill.

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Agricultural Land Tax

Ag and Timber Valuations Can Cut Your Land Tax

Rural land in Walker County used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on productivity value instead of market value.

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Water Wells

Walker County Has a Groundwater Conservation District

Walker County is part of the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District, which oversees well permits and protects local aquifer water.

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