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Hunting in Loving County: Mostly Private Land

Mule deer and pronghorn live among the creosote flats and low ridges of the Trans-Pecos. Pronghorn are the harder tag. TPWD runs their harvest through permits issued to qualifying landowners, not straight to the public.

Landowner permission drives the practical answer here. TPWD says more than 95% of Texas land is privately owned or managed. You need the owner's okay to hunt private land. No permission, no hunt. Settle access before planning the trip.

As of July 2026, TPWD lists Ryan Rajabi as a Loving County wildlife biologist at 432-853-3651. A biologist can help with habitat and herd questions. Ranch access still requires the landowner's permission.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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