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Goliad County, Texas

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild Turkey
Gulf CoastSee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
Group
Gulf Coast
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

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Located in the coastal bend region of South Texas, Goliad County transitions from live oak savannah to thorny brush country with fertile creek bottoms along the San Antonio River. White-tailed deer are the primary quarry, with populations of Rio Grande turkey roaming the mesquite-draped hills and river corridors. Private ranches dominate the landscape, offering classic South Texas deer hunting with strong genetics and managed herds.

Terrain & elevation

Rolling to gently sloping terrain blanketed in mesquite, prickly pear, live oak mottes, and coastal prairie grasses; the San Antonio River corridor provides dense riparian cover and hardwood timber

Hunting pressure

low to moderate; large private ranches and distance from major metros keep pressure manageable

Tags & permits

OTC tags; check TPWD South Zone antler restrictions and bag limits annually

Species & seasons

Rio Grande turkey strong in river bottoms; feral hogs abundant year-round; bobwhite quail present but declining with habitat loss

Highlights

Classic South Texas brush country hunting accessible from Corpus Christi; historic San Antonio River bottom known for mature buck production on managed ranches

Questions, tips & discussion

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