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Crockett County, Texas

Game found here
White-tailed DeerMule DeerPronghorn
Trans-Pecos & West TexasSee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn
Group
Trans-Pecos & West Texas
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A

Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Crockett County is one of the legendary names in Texas deer hunting, a vast Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos county where sprawling ranches have historically produced exceptional mule deer and large-bodied white-tailed bucks. With over 2,800 square miles and a human population under 4,000, this is genuine big-country hunting where the land has largely been managed for trophy-class animals for generations. The rugged limestone mesas, cedar-oak brush, and deep canyon systems make for challenging country that rewards patient, skilled hunters.

Terrain & elevation

Rugged limestone plateau with cedar-oak brushland, dissected mesa country, canyon draws, and semi-arid grassland; county spans the transition from the Edwards Plateau into the Trans-Pecos region.

Hunting pressure

Very low. The sheer size of individual ranches and the private-only nature of the land keep pressure negligible on a per-acre basis.

Tags & permits

White-tailed deer: standard license with 5 tags; antler restrictions vary by TPWD zone designation. Mule deer: separate permit required as Crockett County is in prime Trans-Pecos mule deer range.

Species & seasons

Pronghorn antelope are huntable on appropriate private land with landowner authorization. Javelina are abundant and underutilized by out-of-state hunters. Mountain lion presence is confirmed. Rio Grande turkey exist in riparian corridors.

Highlights

Long history of producing record-class mule deer; one of the few Texas counties where hunters can genuinely pursue both mule deer and trophy white-tailed deer on the same lease in a county-sized landscape.

Questions, tips & discussion

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Boundaries: TPWD county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.