Bandera County, Texas
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
- Group
- Hill Country & Edwards Plateau
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedBandera County is the heart of Texas Hill Country hunting, with rugged cedar-oak ridges, clear limestone creek valleys, and a deeply rooted culture of deer leases and working hunting ranches. Antler restrictions are in effect, producing quality bucks that draw hunters from across the state and beyond. Wild turkey populations are outstanding in the mixed cedar and live oak habitat, and the exotic game ranch industry adds additional species options throughout the county.
Rugged Edwards Plateau limestone ridges and cedar-oak mottes, Medina River and Sabinal River drainages with clear-running streams, rocky creek bottoms, and brushy draws.
High — Bandera is a premier Hill Country destination with strong lease demand and well-developed hunting ranch infrastructure serving clients from San Antonio, Houston, and Austin.
OTC; mandatory antler restrictions apply (Core Zone) — bucks must have at least one unbranched antler or 13-inch inside spread minimum; promotes quality buck age class.
Wild turkey abundant and a major secondary target; axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, aoudad sheep, and other exotics widespread on high-fenced ranches; feral hogs throughout; whitetail hunting is the primary economic driver.
Classic Hill Country whitetail hunting under antler restrictions producing quality buck age structure; thriving exotic game ranch industry offering axis deer and other non-native species.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: TPWD county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.