Seven New Texas Leases Just Hit the List — Less Than a Month to Bow Season
If you're still hunting for a place to hunt this fall, this was a good week to be watching the list. Seven new properties landed on Texas Hunting Lease Listings over the past few days, stretching from the South Texas brush country up through the Hill Country and into Cross Timbers deer country. With archery season opening October 3, the window to get squared away on a lease is closing fast — and a couple of these won't sit long.
Here's what's new.
South Texas Heavyweight: 4,000 Acres in Webb County — One Spot Open
Every so often a true South Texas brush country lease shakes loose, and this is one of them. This listing covers 4,000 acres of a 12,000-acre working ranch in Webb County, between Freer and Laredo — the heart of trophy whitetail country.
This one is about as turnkey as a seasonal lease gets. Blinds and feeders are already in place and ready to hunt, the ranch has been managed under a Level 3 MLD program for the past 15 years, and there's an established protein and cottonseed feeding program keeping the deer herd where it should be. Beyond trophy whitetail, you're looking at dove, quail, hogs, and javelina — the full South Texas lineup. RV hookups are available for camp.
The catch? There's exactly one spot open. If South Texas has been on your list, this is the week to move.
1,351 Acres Near Rocksprings — Year-Round Access and Exotics on the Ground
Out in northern Edwards County, about 17 miles north of Rocksprings, the Martin Ranch has opened up a 1,351-acre annual lease — and this one checks a lot of boxes for a group that wants a true year-round camp.
Whitetail, Rio Grande turkey, hogs, and dove are all included, and here's the kicker: axis, blackbuck, and oryx roam the property and can be hunted for an additional fee. That means off-season hunting that most Texas leases simply can't offer. Blinds and feeders come with the lease, and there are water and electric hookups for a campsite, so you can set up a proper deer camp. The owner runs cattle and meat goats on the ranch and is looking for a long-term arrangement — ideal for a group that wants to settle in and manage a place for years, not just one season.
162 Unhunted Acres in Victoria County
Here's a phrase that gets every deer hunter's attention: hasn't been hunted in five or six years. This 162-acre tract in northern Victoria County is heavy brush and oak trees, and it's been resting. Whitetail, feral hogs, dove, quail, turkey, and even a few javelina call it home, and the landowner may consider adding coyotes to the mix.
There's an old house with an electric water well on the property that an ambitious lessee could clean up into a camp, and an all-weather road runs right up to the house and cattle pens. The owner is looking for a year lease and — in their words — only serious, responsible hunters who'll respect the land and follow TPWD regulations. Properties that have rested this long don't stay available.
175 Acres in San Saba County — A Classic Father-and-Son Setup
San Saba County sits in some of the best all-around hunting country in the Hill Country's northern reach, and this 175-acre seasonal lease is pitched as a great setup for a father and son or daughter. The tract mixes brush with open areas — good bones for both rifle setups and bow ambushes — and deer, hogs, ducks, and dove have all been seen on the property.
Worth knowing going in: there's a compressor station on the place, so you'll see occasional pipeline traffic on the road leading to it, and there's no lodging on-site — but the pasture is less than 20 minutes from town, so a motel or a place in town keeps you close.
Seasonal Lease in Eastland County — Stands Ready to Hunt
Up in Eastland County, a seasonal lease just opened with a low-hassle pitch: use the landowner's stands or bring your own equipment, and get access to additional stands on top of your own setup. It's another one the owner describes as excellent for a father-and-son pair, and with room for one or two hunters, it's a manageable way into Cross Timbers deer country without organizing a big group.
The Wildcard: A Guided Hunt for a 350-Class Whitetail in Wilson County
This one isn't a typical lease — it's a shot at a specific deer. A 50-acre high-fence ranch in Wilson County is offering a private guided hunt for a 350 2/8-inch trophy whitetail buck. The open-plains terrain gives you plenty of visibility, the owner guides the hunt personally, and after a successful harvest they'll help with recovery, field dressing, and cleaning.
You can hunt with a bow during archery season (October 3 – November 6) or a rifle once the general season opens November 7. Standard rules apply: valid Texas hunting license, hunter education where required, and an archery endorsement for bow-only dates. If a true giant is on your bucket list, this is a rare, close-to-San-Antonio chance at one.
Day Hunts in Atascosa County
Not ready to commit to a season? A 22-acre property in Atascosa County is offering day hunts for up to five guns, with half-day and full-day options. Non-hunting guests are welcome at no charge (everyone signs a waiver). There's plenty of natural food on the place — and, fair warning from the landowner, plenty of goat-head stickers too, so bring stout boots. Camp stoves are fine, open fires and ATVs are not, and hunters are expected to pack out everything they bring in.
Don't Wait on October
Seven properties, everything from a one-day dove shoot to a 4,000-acre managed South Texas ranch. If history is any guide, the standouts on this list will be spoken for well before opening morning. Head over to the listings, find the one that fits your crew, and get in touch with the landowner — October 3 will be here before you know it.
New leases are added to Texas Hunting Lease Listings every week. Check back often, and good luck this season.
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