squirrel season zone · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
East Texas squirrel counties
Texas, United States
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About East Texas squirrel counties
East Texas squirrel counties is a squirrel season zone in Texas, United States, set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It covers about 106,442 km² (41,097 mi²). Towns inside it include Houston, Pasadena, League City, Conroe, Tyler and Beaumont.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Fox squirrel and Eastern grey squirrel.
- Unit code
- East Texas
- Area
- 106,442 km²
- Area (miles)
- 41,097 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,647 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 | 2,661 | 2% |
| Forth Worth | 1,086 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 440 | under 1% |
| State Park and Recreation | 415 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 397 | under 1% |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | 282 | under 1% |
| Mcfaddin National Wildlife Refuge | 237 | under 1% |
| MCFADDIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 235 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,747 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fox squirrel | Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | East Texas (51 counties) source |
| Eastern grey squirrel | Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | East Texas (51 counties) source |
| Fox squirrel | May 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | East Texas (51 counties) source |
| Eastern grey squirrel | May 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | East Texas (51 counties) 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
- Central Dove Zone
- Eastern Goose Zone
- Spring Eastern turkey counties (turkey season zone)
- Spring Eastern turkey season north of US 82, closed south of it (turkey season zone)
- Muzzleloader-only deer season counties (North Zone) (deer late season area)
- North Zone (white-tailed deer) (deer season zone)
- North Duck Zone
- North Dove Zone
- South Duck Zone
- South Dove Zone
What HuntGrid shows for East Texas squirrel 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 East Texas squirrel counties (squirrel season zone)?
About 106,442 km² (41,097 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in East Texas squirrel counties?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,647 km² of public or protected land, 6% 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 East Texas squirrel counties?
This page lists 4 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 East Texas squirrel counties?
In the same unit system: All other counties (open all year).
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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.