Guided hunt
Guided Whitetail Hunts
Doe and buck hunts on private ground in the Texas season. Does from $700 a day. Bucks from $1,500 a day.
Does from $700 a day. Bucks from $1,500 a day
| Price | Does from $700 a day. Bucks from $1,500 a day |
|---|---|
| When | General season Nov. 7, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027 (North Zone) |
| Where | Private land near Salado, Marlin, Gatesville, Rogers and Holland |
| Guns and ammo | Bring your own rifle or shotgun, or use ours. Same with ammo. The price doesn't move either way, because you're paying for access to the ground and the hunt, not for gear. |
Two hunts, two prices
A doe hunt fills the freezer and is the best first deer hunt there is. A buck hunt is for the hunter who wants a mature deer and is willing to pass on the rest. Both are guided, both are on private ground, and both prices are right here.
2026-27 season in our counties
Bell, Coryell, Milam and Falls counties are all in the North Zone. TPWD dates for this season:
- Archery: Oct. 3 to Nov. 6, 2026
- General: Nov. 7, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027
- Youth only: Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026 and Jan. 4 to 17, 2027
- In all four counties, only one buck in your bag may have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater
Doe rules depend on the property
Bag limits and when you can take antlerless deer on a license tag differ by county, and in Bell County by which side of IH-35 you're on. Some places hunt under TPWD management permits with their own tags. We'll tell you the rules for the exact property you hunt before you book, and the county pages are linked below so you can check us.
What you need before you come
- A Texas hunting license. (TPWD, Hunting Licenses and Permits)
- Hunter education if you were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, or the one-time deferral (17 and older, hunt accompanied). (TPWD, Hunter Education)
- Tag your deer from your license, or with the property's management tag where one applies. Your guide will walk you through it. (TPWD, Hunting Licenses and Permits)
Agencies change rules. The agency page is the authority. Check it before you drive out. Digital license, paper tags, duck stamp on your phone: licenses and FAQ.
Questions hunters ask
How much is a guided whitetail hunt?
Does from $700 a day. Bucks from $1,500 a day. Exact price and dates confirmed in writing when you book.
When is deer season around Killeen?
Bell and Coryell counties are in the North Zone. For 2026-27, archery runs Oct. 3 to Nov. 6, 2026, and the general season Nov. 7, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027, per TPWD.
Do I need my own rifle?
No. Use ours or bring yours. The price doesn't change.
Is this a good first deer hunt?
A doe hunt is the best first deer hunt there is. Your guide is with you the whole time.
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Sources: TPWD, Bell County; TPWD, Coryell County; TPWD, Milam County; TPWD, Falls County; TPWD, Hunting Licenses and Permits; TPWD, Hunter Education.
Book a whitetail deer hunt
Call with your dates and how many are coming. We'll tell you what's open.