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Edwards County wildlife report and ag valuation rules
Checked November 6, 2026
Annual report due April 30
Wildlife annual reports are due every year on April 30, covering the prior year's work with supporting documents. The district does not send reminders.
| Annual report required? | Yes, every year |
|---|---|
| Due date | April 30 |
| Source | Edwards Central Appraisal District (checked Nov. 6, 2026) |
What to keep for Edwards County
Whether or not Edwards County asks for a report this year, keep dated proof that you carried out at least three of the seven wildlife management practices in your plan:
- A log of each activity: the date, what you did, where and how much
- Dated photos of the work (feeders, water, brush piles, cleared brush)
- Receipts and invoices for feed, seed, materials and contractors
- Census sheets with dates, routes and numbers seen
Read our plain-English guide to the annual report (PWD-888) for the full 3-of-7 rule, or see deadlines for other counties.
Ag valuation in Edwards County
Running cattle, cutting hay or farming instead of managing for wildlife? These are the Edwards Central Appraisal District’s published degree-of-intensity standards for the 1-d-1 agricultural valuation.
The district requires at least 50 acres for ag or wildlife valuation. Native rangeland is figured at 1 animal unit per 38 acres and brushy rangeland at 1 per 40 acres; no improved-pasture rate or minimum herd size is given. Animal units: 5 sheep, 6 Angoras or 5 Spanish goats = 1 AU.
| Minimum acres | 50 acres (grazing) |
|---|---|
| Native pasture | 38–40 acres per animal unit |
| Crops and orchards | A typical orchard or vineyard is at least 10 acres. |
| Beekeeping | 5–20 acres; 6 hives on the first 5 acres plus 1 hive per additional 2.5 acres (12 hives on 20 acres). Hives must be within 2 miles of forage plants, registered with Texas Apiary, and inspected yearly. |
| History and filing | Land must be in ag use 5 of the preceding 7 years and in use at least 6 months a year. Applications are due April 30. While building history the district wants a yearly application, a letter of intent, and photos/documents of work done and animals bought or sold; keep receipts, photos, diaries and leases. |
| Source | Edwards Central Appraisal District Agricultural Policies and Procedures · checked Nov. 6, 2026 |
An animal unit is one cow (or cow-calf pair); a horse counts as one, and about five goats or sheep make one, though some districts count them differently. See what Texas requires for ag valuation. Your appraisal district has the final say, so call them if anything here doesn’t match your letter.
Who to contact in Edwards County
| Appraisal district | Edwards Central Appraisal District |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E. Main St. (P.O. Box 858), Rocksprings, TX 78880 |
| Phone | (830) 683-4189 |
| Local help with your plan | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Edwards County |
The appraisal district decides your wildlife valuation and sets any report deadline, so call them if a letter or form doesn’t match what’s on this page. Your county AgriLife Extension office can help with a wildlife management plan.