deer season zone · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239)
Texas, United States
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About North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239)
North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239) is a deer season zone in Texas, United States, set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It covers about 19,402 km² (7,491 mi²). Towns inside it include Del Rio, Uvalde, Hondo, Devine and Castroville.
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
- North/South split
- Area
- 19,402 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,491 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,068 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, City of | 586 | 3% |
| National Park Service | 217 | 1% |
| Unknown | 124 | under 1% |
| State Park and Recreation | 71 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 31 | under 1% |
| San Antonio Water System, TX | 29 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 3.9 | under 1% |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 4.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | firearm, North Zone (in Kinney, Medina, Uvalde and Val Verde: north of US 90, Spur 239 in Val Verde) source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | firearm, South Zone (in Kinney, Medina, Uvalde and Val Verde: south of US 90, Spur 239 in Val Verde) source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | firearm, North Zone (in Kinney, Medina, Uvalde and Val Verde: north of US 90, Spur 239 in Val Verde) source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | firearm, Kinney, Medina, Uvalde and Val Verde north of US 90 (Spur 239 in Val Verde) source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 18, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | firearm, South Zone (in Kinney, Medina, Uvalde and Val Verde: south of US 90, Spur 239 in Val Verde) 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 A
- Central Dove Zone
- High Plains Mallard Management Unit (duck zone)
- North Duck Zone
- Fall North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (turkey season zone)
- Spring North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (turkey season zone)
- All other counties (open all year) (squirrel season zone)
- Javelina South counties (javelina season zone)
- South Dove Zone
- South Duck Zone
- Southwest Panhandle / Trans-Pecos mule deer area (deer season zone)
- Western Goose Zone
What HuntGrid shows for North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239)
- 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 North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239) (deer season zone)?
About 19,402 km² (7,491 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,068 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by San Antonio, City of. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239)?
This page lists 7 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 North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239)?
In the same unit system: North Zone (white-tailed deer) and South Zone (white-tailed deer).
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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 § 65.42(b); 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.