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Jefferson County · Hunting Regulations
Deer Hunting in Jefferson County Has Antler Restrictions
Jefferson County falls in the North Deer Zone with a bag limit of four deer per season, but only one buck may have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or more.
Jefferson County · Wildlife Management Area
J.D. Murphree WMA Is a Major Coastal Marsh Near Port Arthur
J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area covers roughly 25,000 acres of coastal marsh near Port Arthur and is open for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching with the right TPWD permit.
Jefferson County · National Wildlife Refuge
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge Protects Bottomland Habitat
The Neches River National Wildlife Refuge protects forests and wetlands along the Neches River. It is open for some public hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Jefferson County · State Park
Sea Rim State Park Offers Beach and Marsh at the Same Spot
Sea Rim State Park in southeastern Jefferson County has nearly two miles of Gulf beach next to thousands of acres of coastal marsh — a rare combination for camping, fishing, and birding.
Jim Hogg County · Hunting
Deer Hunting: South Zone Rules Apply Here
Jim Hogg County is in the Texas South Zone for deer hunting, with a season that runs into January and a bag limit of five deer.
Jim Wells County · Public Land Access
A State Permit Opens Public Hunting Land Across Texas
TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit lets you hunt on state-managed lands statewide, which matters if you do not own land in Jim Wells County.
Jim Wells County · Hunting Seasons
Jim Wells County Is in the South Zone for Deer and Dove Hunting
Hunters in Jim Wells County follow South Zone rules for white-tailed deer and dove, with seasons set each year by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Johnson County · State Park
Cleburne State Park Surrounds a Spring-Fed Lake Near Town
Cleburne State Park sits about 30 minutes southwest of Fort Worth and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and swimming on 116-acre Cedar Lake.
Johnson County · Hunting
Johnson County Falls in the North Zone for Deer and Turkey
If you hunt in Johnson County, know your zone — deer, turkey, and duck seasons all have specific rules for this part of Texas.
Johnson County · Hunting
Johnson County Has Open Seasons for Quail and Dove
Quail and dove hunting are both legal in Johnson County — quail typically from November through February, dove from early September in the Central Zone.
Johnson County · Land & Habitat
Johnson County Spans Three Distinct Natural Regions
Johnson County's landscape shifts from open prairie in the west to wooded Cross Timbers in the center to dark Blackland Prairie soil in the east.
Johnson County · Fishing
Lake Pat Cleburne Is a City Reservoir Open for Fishing
Lake Pat Cleburne on the Nolan River holds catfish, bass, and white bass — and it is open to the public with a Texas fishing license.
Johnson County · Rivers & Water
The Brazos River Borders Johnson County to the Southwest
Johnson County has two main waterways — the Brazos River on its southwestern edge and the Nolan River running through the middle of the county.
Karnes County · Hunting
Deer Hunting in Karnes County Has Specific Buck Restrictions
Hunters in Karnes County can take up to four deer per season, but only one buck can have a wide antler spread.
Kaufman County · Freshwater Fishing
Cedar Creek Reservoir offers good fishing along Kaufman County's eastern edge
Cedar Creek Reservoir covers more than 32,000 acres across Henderson and Kaufman counties and is rated excellent for catfish and white and hybrid striped bass.
Kaufman County · State Park
Lake Tawakoni State Park is a short drive from Kaufman County
Lake Tawakoni State Park sits about 50 miles east of Dallas, offering camping, fishing, hiking, and boating on a nearly 38,000-acre reservoir.
Kaufman County · Waterways
The East Fork of the Trinity River drains Kaufman County's western half
The East Fork Trinity and Cedar Creek are the two main waterways shaping flood risk, water supply, and recreation in Kaufman County.
Kaufman County · Weather Hazards
Tornadoes and severe hail are real risks in Kaufman County
Kaufman County sits in a part of North Texas that regularly sees tornadoes and large hail — know your safe shelter plan before storm season.
Kaufman County · Hunting Seasons
White-tailed deer hunting in Kaufman County follows the North Zone season
Kaufman County is in the North Zone for white-tailed deer — check TPWD for current season dates and the county's buck antler rule before you hunt.
Kendall County · Hunting
Deer hunting in Kendall County follows North Zone rules
Kendall County is in the TPWD North Zone, where hunters may take up to five deer per season with no more than two bucks.
Kendall County · Public Hunting Access
Most hunting in Kendall County is on private land
Kendall County has little public hunting land. Most access requires a lease or written permission from a private landowner.
Kenedy County · Hunting
Hunting in Kenedy County: Seasons and Bag Limits
Kenedy County is prime South Texas hunting territory with seasons for white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, quail, and more — but nearly all land is privately owned.
Kent County · Hunting
Deer Hunting Rules in Kent County
Kent County hunters can take both white-tailed and mule deer, but season dates and bag limits differ for each species.
Kerr County · Hunting Seasons
Kerr County has strong deer and turkey hunting seasons
Kerr County falls in TPWD's North Zone for deer and turkey, with general deer season running November through early January.
Kerr County · Public Hunting
The Kerr Wildlife Management Area offers public hunting by draw
The 6,459-acre Kerr WMA near Hunt allows public hunting for deer and turkey, but you must win a spot through TPWD's public draw system.
Kimble County · Hunting
Kimble County Is a Major Deer-Hunting Destination
Junction has long served as a hub for deer hunters, and the county ranks among Texas's top deer-hunting areas.
Kimble County · State Park
South Llano River State Park Is Just South of Junction
South Llano River State Park sits five miles south of Junction and offers fishing, paddling, hiking, birding, and stargazing along a clear Hill Country river.
Kimble County · River Access
TPWD Opened Free Public Fishing Access on the Llano River
Texas Parks and Wildlife leased four public access sites on the Llano River so anglers and paddlers can reach the water without private land permission.
King County · Hunting
Deer hunting seasons and bag limits for King County
King County is in Texas Parks and Wildlife's North Zone for white-tailed deer. Know the bag limits and season dates before you go.
Kinney County · Hunting
Hunting in Kinney County: What You Need to Know
Kinney County offers a wide range of legal game, but bag limits and required licenses vary by species and by which side of U.S. 90 your land sits on.
Kleberg County · Hunting & Fishing
Hunting and Fishing Rules in Kleberg County
Most of Kleberg County's land is private, so hunters and anglers must know the TPWD county regulations and secure landowner permission before going out.
Knox County · Hunting
Deer hunting seasons and limits for Knox County
Knox County falls in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a combined bag limit of five deer per hunter per season.
La Salle County · Hunting Regulations
Hunting Rules on State-Owned Riverbeds in La Salle County
Texas law bans firearm and archery hunting on state-owned riverbeds in La Salle County, with one exception.
Lamar County · Local Fishing
Lake Crook Is a Smaller City-Owned Reservoir Near Paris
Lake Crook sits 5 miles north of Paris and is known for catfish, though the lake is managed by the City of Paris.
Lamar County · Fishing & Recreation
Pat Mayse Lake Is the County's Largest Public Fishing Spot
Pat Mayse Lake covers nearly 6,000 acres north of Paris and offers public fishing and boating with no special permit required.
Lamar County · Wildlife Management Area
Pat Mayse WMA Offers Public Hunting and Hiking
An 8,925-acre wildlife management area on the west side of Pat Mayse Reservoir is open to the public for hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Lamb County · Wildlife & Hunting
Playa Lakes Are the Main Public Outdoor Resource on the High Plains
Shallow playa lakes dot the Lamb County landscape and attract migratory waterfowl, making them a key hunting and wildlife-watching feature in this flat, treeless county.
Lampasas County · Hunting Regulations
Hunting Rules for Deer and Turkey in Lampasas County
Lampasas County has specific deer bag limits and buck restrictions that hunters must know before the season opens.
Lavaca County · Hunting
Deer hunting in Lavaca County follows North Zone rules
Lavaca County falls under TPWD's North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a four-deer limit per season and antler restrictions hunters need to know.
Lee County · Public Hunting Land
Somerville WMA Offers Public Hunting in Lee County
The Somerville Wildlife Management Area straddles Lee and Burleson counties and gives the public access to over 3,000 acres for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Leon County · Public Hunting Land
Keechi Creek WMA gives hunters access to 1,500 acres in Leon County
Keechi Creek Wildlife Management Area is a 1,500-acre public hunting area in northeastern Leon County that is open to hunters with the right state permits.
Liberty County · Wildlife Refuge
A 30,000-acre federal wildlife refuge sits in Liberty County
The Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge protects bottomland hardwood forest along the Trinity River and is open to hunting and fishing by the public.
Liberty County · Local Agriculture
Rice and cattle are Liberty County's top farm products
Liberty County's flat coastal prairie is good land for rice farming and cattle ranching, two industries that have shaped the local economy for over a century.
Limestone County · Fishing
Fishing Lake Limestone: Bass, Catfish, and Crappie
Lake Limestone is a 12,553-acre reservoir on the Navasota River managed by the Brazos River Authority, known for good bass and catfish fishing.
Limestone County · State Park
Fort Parker State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Groesbeck
Fort Parker State Park sits along the Navasota River in Limestone County and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and paddling.
Lipscomb County · 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.
Lipscomb County · 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 · 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.
Live Oak County · State Park / Fishing
Choke Canyon State Park Has a Unit in Live Oak County
Choke Canyon State Park's South Shore unit sits in Live Oak County and gives you access to a 25,670-acre reservoir with strong bass and catfish fishing.
Live Oak County · Wildlife Management Area / Hunting
James E. Daughtrey WMA Offers Public Hunting Near Choke Canyon
The 34,000-acre Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area spans Live Oak and McMullen counties and offers permitted public hunting in classic South Texas brush country.
Llano County · Hunting
Deer Hunting in Llano County
Llano County has a large white-tailed deer population and is widely recognized for deer hunting — but nearly all land is private, so access requires a lease or landowner permission.
Llano County · State Park
Inks Lake State Park: Camping and Water Recreation Near Llano County
Inks Lake State Park is in Burnet County, just east of Llano County, and offers year-round camping, fishing, and swimming on a lake that holds a steady water level.
Loving County · Hunting & Wildlife
Hunting in Loving County: Mostly Private Land
Loving County sits in the Trans-Pecos region where mule deer and pronghorn live, but nearly all land is private — access requires landowner permission.
Lubbock County · Deer Hunting
Both White-Tailed and Mule Deer Are Hunted Here
Lubbock County falls in an area where hunters can pursue both white-tailed deer and mule deer, each with its own season and bag limit rules.
Lubbock County · Dove Hunting
Dove Hunting Is a Fall Tradition on the Plains
Lubbock County's cotton and grain fields attract large numbers of mourning doves, making it a popular area for dove hunting each fall.
Lubbock County · Playa Lakes
Hundreds of Playa Lakes Dot the County
Lubbock County has hundreds of small, shallow playas — seasonal lakes that fill with rain and support wildlife and waterfowl.
Lubbock County · State Parks
Several State Parks Are Within a Few Hours of Lubbock
Lubbock County itself has no state park, but Palo Duro Canyon, Caprock Canyons, and other parks are within driving range for camping and outdoor recreation.
Lubbock County · Turkey Hunting
Wild Turkey Season Is Open in Lubbock County
Lubbock County is in the North Zone for wild turkey hunting, with both fall and spring seasons available.
Lynn County · Hunting
Deer hunting in Lynn County follows statewide TPWD rules
Lynn County hunters must follow Texas Parks and Wildlife rules, including a three-deer limit with no more than one buck per season.
Lynn County · Natural Features
Lynn County has two permanent natural lakes on the flat High Plains
Double Lakes and Tahoka Lake are two natural lakes in Lynn County, which is unusual for this flat, dry region.