Texas Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Texas. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Texas state resources.

Texas Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery-Only Season (North Zone)

  • October 4–31, 2025 (white-tailed deer)

Archery-Only Season (South Zone)

  • October 4–31, 2025

Youth-Only Season (Statewide)

  • October 25–26, 2025; January 3–4, 2026

General Season – White-tailed Deer (North Zone)

  • November 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026

General Season – White-tailed Deer (South Zone)

  • November 1, 2025 – January 18, 2026

Mule Deer (Trans-Pecos)

  • November 22 – December 7, 2025

Texas Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Eastern Zone – Rio Grande)

  • November 1 – January 18, 2026 (Rio Grande turkey only)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • March 21–22, 2026 (youth; Eastern Zone)

Spring General Turkey (Eastern Zone)

  • April 1 – May 10, 2026

Spring Turkey (Western Zone – Rio Grande)

  • April 1 – May 10, 2026

Texas Pronghorn & Mule Deer (Panhandle)

Pronghorn

  • October 4–12, 2025 (permit required in most counties)

Texas season dates vary by county and zone. Visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for county-specific regulations.

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Interactive Texas Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Texas Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Texas state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Texas Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Texas Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Texas DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Texas DNR

4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744

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