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Tom Green's deer rules change at the license-year line

Tom Green County The Great Outdoors

Tom Green County's TPWD page separates bow, general, youth-only, and special late deer seasons. Those rows do not stay current forever. In July 2026, the screen still showed the closed 2025-2026 license year. Do not pack for the next hunt from those old dates and limits.

Wait for the county page to show the new license year. Then read the season, county bag limit, buck limit, and late-season rule together. A hunting license is only the start. Bow hunts and other seasons can add more rules.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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