Hunting in Collingsworth County: Deer, Quail, and More

Start with the Collingsworth page in TPWD's Outdoor Annual. For 2025-26, the county is in the North Zone for white-tailed deer and dove. TPWD also lists Panhandle mule deer and pheasant rules, statewide quail rules, and North Zone turkey rules here.

The white-tailed deer bag limit is five deer, with no more than one buck. Mule deer are tighter: TPWD says a legal Panhandle buck must have an outside spread of at least 20 inches. Quail have a daily bag limit of 15.

Licenses and endorsements matter. TPWD says a hunting license is required for most hunting in Texas. Quail, pheasant, and turkey need the Upland Game Bird Endorsement. Dove needs the migratory-game endorsement and HIP certification. Check the Outdoor Annual before the hunt because dates and rules are posted by county and license year.