TX Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Texas Hunting Seasons 2026: Deer Dates

White-tailed Deer Jan 19–Feb 1. Feral Hog Sep 1–Aug 31. Mule Deer Oct 3–Dec 13.

Texas deer season 2026: buck and doe dates by county →

3,475 Seasons68 Species

Direct Answer

Texas hunting seasons cover 3,475 season dates across 277 counties for White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Mule Deer and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and county.

Season data sourced from the Texas wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.

Texas Hunting Seasons by Species

White-tailed Deer

CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Anderson CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Anderson CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Andrews CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Andrews CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Angelina CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Angelina CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Aransas CountyAny Legal WeaponJan 19Feb 1
Aransas CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Archer CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Archer CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Armstrong CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Armstrong CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Atascosa CountyAny Legal WeaponJan 19Feb 1
Atascosa CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Austin CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Austin CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Bailey CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Bailey CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Bandera CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Bandera CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Bastrop CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Bastrop CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3
Baylor CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 6
Baylor CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 7Jan 3

+ 480 more White-tailed Deer seasons

Feral Hog

CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Aug 31

Mule Deer

CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Andrews CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 20
Andrews CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 21Dec 6
Armstrong CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 20
Armstrong CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 21Dec 6
Bailey CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 20
Bailey CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 21Dec 6
Borden CountyArcheryOct 3Nov 20
Borden CountyAny Legal WeaponNov 21Dec 6

+ 144 more Mule Deer seasons

Alligator

CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Zone core-countiesGeneralSep 10Sep 30
Zone non-core-countiesGeneralApr 1Jun 30
Zone non-core-countiesGeneralApr 1Jun 30
CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jun 30

Armadillo

CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jun 30

Axis Deer

CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jun 30
CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jun 30
CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jun 30

Blackbuck

CountyWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jun 30

Texas Hunting Season FAQ

When does hunting season start in Texas?

Texas hunting season currently spans Jan 19 to Feb 1 for White-tailed Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by county and weapon. This page lists 3,475 Texas season dates across 277 counties.

What can you hunt in Texas?

Texas offers hunting for 68 species, including White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Mule Deer and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.

How many hunting counties does Texas have?

Texas is divided into 277 counties. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.

State Resource

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Texas Official Hunting Regulations

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