deer late season area · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson)
Texas, United States
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About Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson)
Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson) is a deer late season area in Texas, United States, set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It covers about 11,657 km² (4,501 mi²). Towns inside it include Austin, Killeen, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Georgetown and Temple.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- Muzzleloader east/Special Late west of I-35
- Area
- 11,657 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,501 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 945 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forth Worth | 279 | 2% |
| Austin, City of | 112 | under 1% |
| Lower Colorado River Authority | 83 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 83 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 83 | under 1% |
| Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge | 62 | under 1% |
| BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 61 | under 1% |
| Travis, County of | 46 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 240 | 2% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | muzzleloader, Counties with a muzzleloader-only season (East, south-central and Trans-Pecos counties; in Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis and Williamson east of I-35) source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | firearm, North Zone counties with a Special Late Season (Hill Country, Cross Timbers, Rolling Plains and eastern Panhandle; in Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis and Williamson west of I-35) source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sandhill Crane Zone B
- Sandhill Crane Zone C
- Central Dove Zone
- Eastern Goose Zone
- North Duck Zone
- North Zone (white-tailed deer) (deer season zone)
- Javelina North counties (javelina season zone)
- Fall North Zone west of I-35 (I-35E in Hill), closed east of it (turkey season zone)
- Spring North Zone west of I-35, closed east of it (turkey season zone)
- Spring North Zone west of I-35 (I-35E in Hill; south of I-10 in Guadalupe), one-turkey season on the other side (turkey season zone)
- All other counties (open all year) (squirrel season zone)
- Western Goose Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson) (deer late season area)?
About 11,657 km² (4,501 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 945 km² of public or protected land, 8% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forth Worth. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson)?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Muzzleloader east of I-35 and special late west of it (Bell, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson)?
In the same unit system: Muzzleloader-only deer season counties (North Zone) and North Zone special late deer season counties.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: County lists per the 2026-27 Outdoor Annual; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.