deer season zone · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
South Zone (white-tailed deer)
Texas, United States
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About South Zone (white-tailed deer)
South Zone (white-tailed deer) is a deer season zone in Texas, United States, set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It covers about 78,653 km² (30,368 mi²). Towns inside it include Corpus Christi, Laredo, Brownsville, McAllen, Edinburg and Mission.
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
- South
- Area
- 78,653 km²
- Area (miles)
- 30,368 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,928 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aransas National Wildlife Refuge | 361 | under 1% |
| ARANSAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 361 | under 1% |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge | 359 | under 1% |
| LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 352 | under 1% |
| Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge | 302 | under 1% |
| LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 284 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 258 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 127 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 535 | 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 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 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
- North Zone (white-tailed deer)
- North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sandhill Crane Zone A
- Fall Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy turkey zone (turkey season zone)
- Sandhill Crane Zone C
- Eastern Goose Zone
- Javelina North counties (javelina season zone)
- All other counties (open all year) (squirrel season zone)
- Spring South Zone (turkey) (turkey season zone)
- South Duck Zone
- South Dove Zone
- Javelina South counties (javelina season zone)
- Fall South Zone (turkey) (turkey season zone)
- Western Goose Zone
What HuntGrid shows for South Zone (white-tailed deer)
- 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 South Zone (white-tailed deer) (deer season zone)?
About 78,653 km² (30,368 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Zone (white-tailed deer)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,928 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for South Zone (white-tailed deer)?
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 South Zone (white-tailed deer)?
In the same unit system: North Zone (white-tailed deer) and North Zone north of US 90, South Zone south of it (Val Verde: Spur 239).
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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.