Gonzales 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 · sourcedGonzales County sits at the crossroads of the Post Oak Savannah and South Texas Brush Country, with the Guadalupe River forming part of the county border and numerous small ranches offering classic Texas deer hunting. White-tailed deer populations are solid, supported by improved pastures, brushy draws, and dense creek-bottom timber along multiple river corridors. Rio Grande turkey round out the upland hunting while feral hog populations keep hunters busy year-round.
Rolling hills with sandy loam soils, live oak and post oak timber, brushy draws, and improved pastureland; the Guadalupe and San Marcos Rivers provide fertile riparian corridors with dense cover
moderate; proximity to San Antonio and Houston draws interest but agricultural character limits available access
OTC tags; confirm TPWD antler restriction zone for current season
Solid Rio Grande turkey hunting in river bottoms; feral hogs prolific; bobwhite quail populations fluctuate with rainfall cycles
Post Oak Savannah and South Texas brush convergence zone producing diverse habitat; Come and Take It frontier heritage adds historical character to the hunting experience
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: TPWD county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.