Minimum acres needed to hunt in Texas

aggiegolf86

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I think it's been asked before but wasn't sure if anything had changed. Is there a minimum amount of acres needed to legally hunt deer, hogs and varmits in Texas?

aggieland09

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2:32p, 7/5/19

I'd say enough that a missed shot doesn't travel on to someone elses property. I don't know of a quantity of land as part of any law regarding hunting. Some local laws may be in place that require shooting taking place a certain distance away from homes.

aggiedent

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2:42p, 7/5/19

I believe counties can regulate firearms in subdivisions under a certain acreage. I think 10 acres. Otherwise, I think the "doesn't cross the property line applies."

cheeky

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In reply to aggiegolf86 • 7:37p, 7/5/19

aggiegolf86 said:
I think it's been asked before but wasn't sure if anything had changed. Is there a minimum amount of acres needed to legally hunt deer, hogs and varmits in Texas?

Thank you for your inquiry. The requisite acreage is 2,000.

Signed, everyone who didn't write a check for their land

daniel00

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11:42p, 7/5/19

Aggiedent is correct. So even if you have less than 10 but are in the middle of nowhere, you can hunt legally. But if it is a residential area and you have less than 10, check the county laws. And of course, ensuring the shot is safe and will remain within your property.

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2:15a, 7/6/19

The fewer the acres the higher the deer stand to make sure it doesn't leave your property.

eric76

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8:01a, 7/6/19

How about bow season?

I saw a Bordain cooking/travel show filmed in New Zealand once in which the locals went after wild boar with a knife and got one.

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3:45p, 7/11/19

I own 6.5 acres, as does my neighbor.
We lease each other's property for $1 per year.

Thus our "hunting acreage" is 13 acres. #Win

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In reply to cheeky • 4:39p, 7/11/19

You need a new therapist.