Kimble 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 · sourcedKimble County commands the geographic center of the Edwards Plateau where the Llano River and South Llano River converge at Junction, creating a mosaic of cedar and live oak hills and spring-fed river habitat that ranks among the finest deer and turkey country in the Texas Hill Country. South Llano River State Park operates one of the most respected public hunting programs in Texas, offering managed bow and rifle deer hunts by lottery application plus celebrated spring turkey hunting accessible to any licensed Texan. The rugged limestone terrain and reliable water make Kimble a destination county for hunters seeking authentic Hill Country experiences on both public and private ground.
Rugged Edwards Plateau with cedar and live oak covered limestone ridges, rocky draws, and fertile river bottoms along the Llano and South Llano rivers. Elevation changes create diverse micro-habitats ranging from canyon floors to upland cedar flats, with reliable springs and seeps throughout.
Moderate - the confluence of two quality rivers and the state park draw dedicated hunters, but rugged terrain distributes pressure effectively across the county. Lease quality is high relative to cost compared to more easterly Hill Country counties.
OTC tags apply countywide plus lottery-based managed hunt permits at South Llano River State Park through the TPWD managed hunts program. Applications are competitive and should be submitted well in advance of the season.
Rio Grande turkey are arguably the top draw alongside deer - South Llano River State Park is celebrated statewide for spring gobbler hunting with large flocks roosting in the river pecan groves. Some private operations carry exotic deer species.
South Llano River State Park represents the best public hunting opportunity in the Hill Country and serves as a model managed-hunt program for the state. The confluence of the Llano and South Llano rivers creates exceptional riparian habitat producing consistently strong turkey and deer populations year over year.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: TPWD county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.