i know 5 acres is too small to rifle hunt what a bout a bow or muzzle loader or hand gun

definitely bow, handgun probably, muzzle loader no go IMO

You better get to know the adjacent landowners. You will likely have to track your deer to their land.

I hunted on my parents 10 acres this past season with a 7mag. Killed a decent 8 point and a doe and numerous hogs.

X2 and if you or shooting a gun you might want to be aware of their property. To make sure they do not have something that a miss might hit.

u can hunt five acres, u just have to pay attention to which direction u are shooting, use to hunt out at my parents house all the time (6.5 acres). get u an elevated blind, and know which ways u can shoot. it all depends on how ur land is layed out.

Bow only or I would also pray for no misses and no ricochets.

depends on the land

It's doable. Just have to be certain where a bullet will go in the case of a miss or passthru. Also have to have the sense to pass on some shots.

Isn't it illegal to shoot a gun on less than 10 acres? Or is that only within the city limits?

I think thats just within city limits

I believe that is correct. You can shoot a shotgun and a 22 on less that ten but for the bigger calibers I think you have to have even more land. There is some other regulation too. I have it at home printed out but can't remember. I have a neighbor who complains if he hears a pop gun. Of course I own enough that he just has to complain can't do anything else

I wouldn't think 5 acres is too small. Just your location is going to have to be key.

I know for a fact, that within Denton city limits you have to have a min of 10 acres to shoot a gun on. I do not know if it has to be larger or not for a rlfle. Out side of city limits it does not matter as long as you bullet does not cross property lines without the other property owners ok.

How do you keep a bow shot deer on 5 acres consistently? Rifle shot deer can run 50 to 100 yards easy when hit in the heart.

You are going down in acres? Why not spend a bit more and get on a big place?

250.00 for 5 acres in llano tx

why not use a shotgun with buck shot or slugs. that's what i would do.

can i use a shot gun

yep

Use a .223 or .22-250 and go for the head/ neck. They will DRT and no tracking will be needed or bother the neighbors.

There is no law regarding shooting a rifle on small property, unless it is in the city limits and/or it is restricted property. I've hunted quite a bit on a 7 acre piece of property we own and have done quite well.

My advise would be to get up high and set up a feeder where you can safely shoot a good caliber rifle, like a .270 or whatever you would normally hunt deer with. Then when you do decide to shoot a deer, shoot it straight thru both shoulders a tad higher than half way up the body. This will break the scapula/spine and will drop them every single time.....guaranteed.

I would never bow hunt on 5 acres.....the deer will almost certainly run off the property.

And if you miss and the bullet crosses the fence line someone could die. Would that be manslaughter or murder?

If that is a law... Ive broke it 928372623839237 times give or take one or two lol

going to look at the place in the morning see what it looks like

I think you should hunt were ever you can and however you can. just be smart about it and dont show your hand. In other words try not to let your neighbors know what you are doing and be sure your are not shooting towards any ones house or vehicles.