Texas is the largest hunting state by land area, offering white-tailed deer, mule deer, feral hog, javelina, pronghorn, and exotic species across Hill Country, South Texas brush, and West Texas desert.
Texas hunting seasons cover 3,475 season dates across 277 hunt zones 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 zone.
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.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| Andrews County | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Nov 9 | — | — |
| Angelina County | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| Aransas County | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 14 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| Archer County | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Nov 9 | — | — |
| Armstrong County | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Nov 9 | — | — |
+ 166 more Dove seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone high-planes | General | Oct 17 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone high-planes | General | Oct 24 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone high-planes | General | Oct 30 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Zone north | General | Nov 7 — Nov 8 | — | — |
| Zone north | General | Nov 14 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone north | General | Dec 5 — Jan 31 | — | — |
+ 5 more Coot seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron County | Any Legal Weapon | Oct 25 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| Hidalgo County | Any Legal Weapon | Oct 25 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| Starr County | Any Legal Weapon | Oct 25 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| Willacy County | Any Legal Weapon | Oct 25 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| Zone can-hunt | General | Nov 1 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone core-counties | General | Sep 10 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Zone non-core-counties | General | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Zone non-core-counties | General | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
Texas season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 3,475 Texas season dates across 277 hunt zones—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing dates.
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.
Texas is divided into 277 hunt zones. 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.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Texas Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Texas on our interactive hunting map.
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