2026–2027 Texas Hunting Seasons
From opening-day dove fields to deer season and year-round hog hunting, here's a quick guide to some of Texas' most popular hunting opportunities.
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2026–2027 Season Guide
The most pursued big game animal in Texas. White-tailed deer are found in nearly every county, with the Hill Country and South Texas brush country producing some of the best hunting in North America.
General Season
Bag limits and season dates vary by county and zone. Antler restrictions apply in many counties. Check TPWD regulations for your specific county.
Found in the Trans-Pecos and Panhandle regions, mule deer offer a rugged West Texas hunting experience in some of the state's most dramatic terrain.
General Season
Mule deer season is limited to the Trans-Pecos and Panhandle zones. Verify current zone boundaries and bag limits with TPWD.
Rio Grande turkey are abundant across central and south Texas. Spring gobbler season is one of the most popular hunts in the state, with fall seasons available in select zones.
Season Dates
Rio Grande turkey range covers most of Texas. Eastern turkey season is limited to East Texas. Bag limits differ by season and zone.
Dove season kicks off September 1st and is a Texas tradition. Mourning dove and white-winged dove are the primary targets, with white-tipped dove available in the southernmost counties.
Season Dates
Mourning dove, white-winged dove and white-tipped dove seasons vary by zone. Daily bag limits apply.
Bobwhite quail hunting is a beloved Texas tradition. The Rolling Plains and South Texas brush country offer some of the best quail habitat remaining in the country.
General Season
Bobwhite quail season runs statewide with some county exceptions. Scaled quail season applies to the western portion of the state.
Texas hosts millions of migrating waterfowl each fall along the Central Flyway. Coastal marshes, inland lakes and flooded rice fields all produce excellent duck hunting.
Season Dates
Teal season opens earlier in September. Zone boundaries and species-specific bag limits apply. Check current TPWD migratory bird regulations.
Texas is one of the premier goose hunting destinations in the country. The Gulf Coast and rice belt regions attract massive concentrations of snow geese, specklebellies and Canada geese.
Season Dates
Light geese (Snow, Ross's, Blue) have an extended Conservation Order season. Dark geese (Canada, White-fronted) follow regular season dates.
Javelina are unique to South and West Texas and offer an exciting hunting experience in the brush country and desert terrain. They are often hunted over feeders or by spot-and-stalk.
Season Dates
Javelina seasons and bag limits vary significantly by county. Some counties require a hunting license only; others have closed seasons. Verify with TPWD.
Several species in Texas can be hunted year-round on private property with landowner permission. A valid Texas hunting license is required.
Feral hogs may be taken year-round on private property with landowner permission. A hunting license is required. No bag limit.
TPWD Feral Hog InformationCoyotes are a non-game species and may be taken year-round with a valid hunting license. No bag limit or closed season.
TPWD Nongame Species RegulationsNon-native exotic species such as axis deer, aoudad and nilgai may be hunted year-round on private property. Regulations vary by species.
TPWD Nongame & Exotic SpeciesStop by Ranger Firearms for hunting licenses, ammo, gear and free ice. We're here to help you make the most of every season.
