Hunting

Hunting in Menard County is mostly on private land with leases

Menard County is prime Hill Country hunting country, but nearly all land is private — most access comes through hunting leases or the TPWD public hunting permit program.

Menard County The Great Outdoors

White-tailed deer, turkey, dove, and feral hogs are all common in Menard County. Almost all of the land is privately owned. Most hunters get access through paid leases or by knowing a landowner.

The Menard County Wildlife Management Association is a group of local private landowners. They work together to manage wildlife across their properties.

Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) offers an Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit. It gives access to public hunting areas across Texas. Use the TPWD public hunting search tool to check if any areas near Menard County are listed. Bag limits and seasons change each year. Always check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual before you hunt. A license and any required permits are needed.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Menard County Regulations

More Menard County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property tax in Menard County

The Menard County Appraisal District sets your property value, while the county Tax Assessor-Collector handles billing and payment.

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Ag Valuation

Ranch and farm land can be taxed on productivity, not market value

Qualifying agricultural land in Menard County can be appraised at its productive value instead of its full market value, which often means a much lower tax bill.

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Water Wells

A local water district oversees wells in Menard County

The Menard County Underground Water District regulates groundwater wells and requires permits for most new wells above domestic or livestock use.

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Historic Site

Fort McKavett preserves a frontier Army post in Menard County

Fort McKavett State Historic Site sits in Menard County and preserves one of West Texas's best-surviving frontier Army forts, with ties to the Buffalo Soldiers.

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