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Ochiltree County, Texas

Game found here
White-tailed DeerPheasant
Panhandle & Rolling PlainsSee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Pheasant
Group
Panhandle & Rolling Plains
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A

Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. White-tailed Deer, Pheasant also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Ochiltree County in the far northern Panhandle is flat shortgrass prairie country near the Oklahoma border, where wheat and sorghum fields interspersed with CRP grasslands create prime conditions for ring-necked pheasant. The county sits squarely in the heart of Texas pheasant range, attracting upland bird hunters from across the state each November and December. White-tailed deer have expanded into creek drainages and farm shelterbelts, adding a bonus species for hunters working the river bottoms.

Terrain & elevation

Near-flat High Plains shortgrass prairie with wheat and sorghum agricultural fields, CRP grasslands, shallow playa lake depressions, and narrow creek drainages with cottonwood and elm shelterbelts.

Hunting pressure

Low to moderate for pheasant during good population years; low for deer given the sparse woody cover.

Tags & permits

OTC; no antler restrictions in the Panhandle zone.

Species & seasons

Ring-necked pheasant is the primary draw; coyote and prairie dog hunting available year-round on agricultural lands.

Highlights

One of Texas most reliable pheasant counties in years of good precipitation; CRP and wheat stubble combination holds strong bird numbers near playa lake basins.

Species guides

Questions, tips & discussion

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