Coot hunting season data across 11 GMUs in Texas. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | 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 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | General | Oct 31 — Nov 1 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | General | Nov 7 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | General | Dec 12 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone north | Falconry | Jan 25 — Feb 8 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Falconry | Jan 25 — Feb 8 | — | — | — |
Texas has 11 coot seasons across 3 zones, split by weapon (General, Falconry). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for coot in Texas depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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