Williamson County, Texas: hunting seasons and public land
Williamson County has 1 public hunting area on TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit (Granger Public Hunting Land, 13,586 acres in the county). White-tailed deer general season in Williamson 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. TPWD sets white-tailed deer rules separately for east of IH 35 and west of IH 35; the dates and limits above are for the first, and the table below lists both.
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 Williamson CountyOther public hunting land and dove leasesCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| County seat | Georgetown |
|---|---|
| WMAs and public hunting areas | Granger Public Hunting Land |
| Dove and small game leases | None |
| White-tailed deer zone | See TPWD |
| 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 Williamson County?
Williamson 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Granger Public Hunting Land | 13,586 | Feral Hogs, Squirrel, Rabbits & Hares, Furbearers/Coyotes and Dove |
Public land: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map and TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet; acres measured by FilledTag.
What is Williamson County like for a hunter?
Williamson County covers 1,116 square miles of land and 16 of water, 1.9% of it in the public hunting areas above. Its towns include Georgetown, Leander, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Taylor and Hutto. Highways: I-35 (55 miles in the county), US 79 (44 miles in the county), US 183 (39 miles in the county), TX 29 (36 miles in the county) and TX 195 (35 miles in the county). Water: Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Reservoir, North Fork Lake and Granger Lake.
TPWD white-tailed deer management units: 20 (56% of the county), 23 (27% of the county) and 07 North (17% of the county). Neighboring counties: Bastrop, Bell, Burnet, Lee, Milam and Travis.
Public hunting closest to Williamson County
Other areas on the Annual Public Hunting Permit, by straight-line distance from the middle of Williamson County to the middle of each area:
| Area | County | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville Public Hunting Land and Lake Somerville Trailway | Lee and Burleson | 61 |
| Marlin Lake Park | Falls | 66 |
| Luminant Texas Public Hunting Land | Robertson | 86 |
| Mason Mountain WMA | Mason | 94 |
| Muse WMA | Brown | 112 |
| Sam Houston National Forest WMA | San Jacinto and Walker | 121 |
Deer on Williamson 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 |
|---|---|
| Granger Public Hunting Land | No deer season for walk-in hunters in TPWD's booklet |
Land, water, towns and highways: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Deer units: TPWD.
When are the big game seasons in Williamson County?
TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual for Williamson County. The seasons and limits it lists:
| Species | Season or limit | Dates or limit |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Bag Limit (East of IH 35) | 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. |
| White-tailed deer | Archery Only (East of IH 35) | Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | General Season (East of IH 35) | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Antlerless Deer (East of IH 35) | Nov. 7-29, antlerless deer by MLDP tag or hunting license tag. Dec. 1-Jan. 4, antlerless by MLDP tag only. |
| White-tailed deer | Early Youth-Only Season (East of IH 35) | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | Late Youth-Only Season (East of IH 35) | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader (East of IH 35) | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Bag Limit (West of IH 35) | 5 (no more than 2 bucks, all seasons combined). |
| White-tailed deer | Archery Only (West of IH 35) | Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | General Season (West of IH 35) | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Early Youth-Only Season (West of IH 35) | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer | Late Youth-Only Season (West of IH 35) | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| White-tailed deer | Special Late (West of IH 35) | Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| Javelina | No open season |
When are dove, duck and goose seasons in Williamson 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 |
Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual, Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson County?
Yes. Granger Public Hunting Land (13,586 acres in the county) is on TPWD's maps. Together that is about 13,586 acres.
Does Williamson County have antler restrictions?
Yes, by TPWD's 2026-27 Outdoor Annual: in Williamson County a legal white-tailed buck needs an unbranched antler or a 13-inch inside spread.
What is the county seat of Williamson County?
Georgetown, 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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