Robertson County, Texas: hunting seasons and public land
Robertson County has 1 public hunting area on TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit (Luminant Texas Public Hunting Land, 1,107 acres in the county). White-tailed deer general season in Robertson County runs Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027, after archery only Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026, by TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual. Bag limit: 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. The county has TPWD's antler restrictions.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual. Public land: TPWD's Public Hunt Locator map and 2026-27 booklet.
Public hunting area in Robertson CountyOther public hunting land and dove leasesCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| County seat | Franklin |
|---|---|
| WMAs and public hunting areas | Luminant Texas Public Hunting Land |
| Dove and small game leases | None |
| White-tailed deer zone | North Zone |
| Deer general season | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Deer bag limit | 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. |
| Antler restrictions | Yes |
| Dove zone | Central Zone |
Where can you hunt public land in Robertson County?
Robertson County holds 1 place on TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit. Acres are the part inside the county, measured from TPWD's boundaries:
| Area | Acres in the county | Legal game listed (TPWD) |
|---|---|---|
| Luminant Texas Public Hunting Land | 1,107 | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Waterfowl, Squirrel and Woodcock, Rail, Gallinule and Snipe |
Public land: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map and TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet; acres measured by FilledTag.
What is Robertson County like for a hunter?
Robertson County covers 855 square miles of land and 11 of water, 0.2% of it in the public hunting areas above. Its towns include Hearne, Calvert, Franklin and Bremond. Highways: US 79 (36 miles in the county), TX 6 (31 miles in the county), US 190 (19 miles in the county) and TX 7 (9 miles in the county). Water: Camp Creek Lake and Lake Limestone.
TPWD white-tailed deer management units: 19 South (93% of the county) and 20 (7% of the county). Neighboring counties: Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Leon, Limestone, Madison and Milam.
Public hunting closest to Robertson County
Other areas on the Annual Public Hunting Permit, by straight-line distance from the middle of Robertson County to the middle of each area:
| Area | County | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Marlin Lake Park | Falls | 30 |
| Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway | Lee and Burleson | 53 |
| Granger Public Hunting Land | Williamson | 55 |
| Big Lake Bottom WMA | Anderson | 62 |
| Sam Houston National Forest WMA | San Jacinto and Walker | 64 |
| Huntsville State Park | Walker | 65 |
Deer on Robertson County's public hunting areas
Each area sets its own deer season, often shorter than the county's. TPWD's 2026-27 booklet, area by area:
| Area | Deer in the booklet |
|---|---|
| Luminant Texas Public Hunting Land | White-tailed Deer: Bag limit - 1 buck and 1 antlerless. Legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches or greater. Hunting is allowed each day of the Archery, General, and Muzzleloader Seasons as established for Robertson County. |
Land, water, towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Deer units: TPWD.
When are the big game seasons in Robertson County?
TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual for Robertson County puts the county in the white-tailed deer North Zone. The seasons and limits it lists:
| Species | Season or limit | Dates or limit |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Bag Limit | 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. |
| White-tailed deer | Archery Only | Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | General Season | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Antlerless Deer | Nov. 7-29, antlerless deer by hunting license tag. |
| White-tailed deer | Early Youth-Only Season | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | Late Youth-Only Season | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| Javelina | No open season |
When are dove, duck and goose seasons in Robertson County?
| Species | Zone | Regular season |
|---|---|---|
| Dove | Central Zone | Sept. 1 - Oct. 25, 2026 and Dec. 11, 2026 - Jan. 14, 2027 |
| Duck | North Zone | Nov. 14 - 29, 2026 and Dec. 5, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Goose | Eastern Zone | Dark Geese: Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027; Light Geese: Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 19, 2027 |
Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual, Robertson County, 2026-27. Public hunting areas can set shorter seasons; each area's page has its own dates.
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season in Robertson County in 2026-27?
By TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual, white-tailed deer archery only runs Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026 and the general season Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 in Robertson County. The bag limit is 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined.
Is there public hunting land in Robertson County?
Yes. Luminant Texas Public Hunting Land (1,107 acres in the county) is on TPWD's maps. Together that is about 1,107 acres.
Does Robertson County have antler restrictions?
Yes, by TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual: in Robertson County a legal white-tailed buck needs an unbranched antler or a 13-inch inside spread.
What is the county seat of Robertson County?
Franklin, by TPWD's county page.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons and bag limits: TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27, seasons by county.
- Public hunting land and leases: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map; TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet.
- County boundary: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024.
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