Public Hunting in and Around Pecos County

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) runs drawn hunts on public land. A drawn hunt works like a lottery — you apply and hope to be selected. Public land near Pecos County includes Big Bend Ranch State Park and a Pecos County ranch unit.

To apply for a drawn hunt, you need a valid Texas hunting license. Drawn hunts are a separate program from the Annual Public Hunting (APH) permit. The APH permit covers walk-in access to public hunting areas, but drawn hunt applications go through TPWD's separate drawing system.

Hunt applications open each season. Available game depends on the unit and year. The Pecos County ranch unit has offered mule deer and elk. Roads inside many units are unpaved. Some require a high-clearance vehicle.

Dates, species, bag limits, and deadlines change year to year. Check the TPWD drawn hunt catalog each season before you apply.