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Kendall County, Texas

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild Turkey
Hill Country & Edwards PlateauSee on map →0 questions

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

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Kendall County anchors the northeastern Hill Country with classic Edwards Plateau terrain of cedar-covered limestone ridges, live oak savannahs, and the spring-fed Guadalupe River corridor north of Boerne and San Antonio. White-tailed deer densities rank among the highest in Texas, supplemented by thriving populations of axis deer and other non-native species managed on high-fence ranches throughout the county. The combination of native whitetail, Rio Grande turkey, and abundant exotics makes Kendall a destination for hunters seeking diverse quarry within easy reach of a major city.

Terrain & elevation

Rugged limestone karst hills blanketed in Ashe juniper and live oak, with fertile valleys along the Guadalupe River and Cibolo Creek. Karst topography features numerous springs, caves, and rocky draws characteristic of the Edwards Plateau.

Hunting pressure

Moderate to high - popularity of Hill Country hunting and proximity to San Antonio drive strong demand. Outfitter operations cater heavily to out-of-state hunters seeking a fully managed experience.

Tags & permits

OTC tags with Hill Country bag limits. Many operations run under Managed Lands Deer permits allowing extended seasons and additional antlerless tags on qualifying properties.

Species & seasons

Axis deer are extremely common and legally huntable as exotics year-round with no bag limit. Fallow, sika, blackbuck antelope, and numerous other exotics appear on managed ranches. Rio Grande turkey roost in the river bottom pecans and cypress corridors.

Highlights

One of the premier exotic hunting destinations in Texas alongside native whitetail. The Guadalupe River corridor provides exceptional turkey hunting in the pecan and cypress bottoms during spring season.

Questions, tips & discussion

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

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