Erath County, Texas
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
- Group
- Cross Timbers & North Texas
- 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 · sourcedErath County occupies the rolling Cross Timbers country near Stephenville, blending cedar-juniper hillsides with open pastures and creek drainages in classic North-Central Texas hunting country. Whitetail populations are strong with solid genetics, and Rio Grande turkey are common throughout the varied terrain. Erath draws consistent hunter interest from the DFW corridor given its combination of terrain diversity and manageable drive distances from the metroplex.
Rolling Cross Timbers with cedar-juniper breaks, live oak and post oak ridges, creek drainages, and open livestock pastures. The Paluxy and Bosque rivers cross the county.
Moderate to high; popular with DFW-area hunters seeking accessible terrain within a reasonable drive, creating strong demand for available leases.
OTC tags; antler restrictions apply in the Cross Timbers zone requiring at least one unbranched antler or 13-inch inside spread.
Rio Grande turkey hunting is excellent particularly in spring. Feral hogs are abundant throughout the county. Dove and quail hunting available in agricultural transition areas.
Reliable whitetail lease destination in the Cross Timbers region; Stephenville area hunting culture runs deep with strong local outfitter and guide networks.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: TPWD county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.