turkey season zone · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Spring Eastern turkey counties
Texas, United States
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About Spring Eastern turkey counties
Spring Eastern turkey counties is a turkey season zone in Texas, United States, set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It covers about 17,965 km² (6,936 mi²). Towns inside it include Sherman, Nacogdoches, Denison, Van Alstyne, Jasper and Atlanta.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- Eastern
- Area
- 17,965 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,936 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,249 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 522 | 3% |
| Forth Worth | 413 | 2% |
| State Park and Recreation | 143 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 105 | under 1% |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | 50 | under 1% |
| Texas Land Conservancy | 43 | under 1% |
| Texas A&M Forest Service | 22 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 17 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 35 | under 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Apr 22, 2027 to May 14, 2027 | males, East Zone (north of US 82 in Bowie, Fannin, Lamar and Red River; Jasper outside the Angelina National Forest) 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
What HuntGrid shows for Spring Eastern turkey counties
- 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 Spring Eastern turkey counties (turkey season zone)?
About 17,965 km² (6,936 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Spring Eastern turkey counties?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,249 km² of public or protected land, 7% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Spring Eastern turkey counties?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Spring Eastern turkey counties?
In the same unit system: Spring Eastern turkey season north of US 82, closed south of it and Spring North Zone (turkey).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in 31 TAC § 65.64; 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.