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Johnson County Falls in the North Zone for Deer and Turkey

Johnson County The Great Outdoors

White-tailed deer in Johnson County follow the North Zone calendar. The county limit is four deer total: no more than two bucks and two antlerless deer. One buck must meet the 13-inch inside-spread rule. Turkey is capped at four birds across all seasons combined.

The zones do not all line up. Dove puts Johnson County in the Central Zone, while ducks put it in the North. Dates and bag limits reset every year. Use the current Texas Outdoor Annual before opening morning, not last year's notes.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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