Madison County, Texas
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
- Group
- Pineywoods & Post Oak
- 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 · sourcedMadison County sits in the rolling Post Oak Savannah of East Central Texas, where scattered post oak woodlands and creek-bottom hardwoods provide solid white-tailed deer habitat in a region that bridges the Piney Woods to the northeast and the coastal prairies to the south. Feral hogs are widespread and wild turkey are present in hardwood drainages throughout the county, extending the hunting calendar well beyond the November rifle opener. The mix of timber company land and private ranches creates diverse hunting terrain at generally moderate lease rates.
Gently rolling Post Oak Savannah with scattered post oak and blackjack oak woodlands, creek-bottom hardwood drainages, and areas of improved pasture. Sandy soils support an open woodland understory. Elevation ranges from 200 to 400 feet across the county.
Moderate. Madison County is not a trophy destination but supports an active local hunting culture. Timber company leases attract consistent pressure during deer season.
OTC tags available. Antler restrictions apply in the East Texas management zone; bucks must meet minimum requirements under current TPWD rules.
Feral hogs are abundant throughout the county and may be taken year-round on private land with landowner permission. Rio Grande wild turkey use hardwood creek bottoms and open woodland edges for spring hunting. Squirrel hunting in the post oak woodlands is a traditional local pursuit.
Post Oak Savannah habitat offers a classic East Texas hunting experience distinct from the Piney Woods to the north and coastal prairies to the south. Feral hog populations provide year-round hunting opportunity for those with landowner access.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: TPWD county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.