Coot season in Texas runs Oct 30 – Oct 25 across 3 Countys.
| County | 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 | — | — | — |
| County | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone north | Falconry | Jan 25 — Feb 8 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Falconry | Jan 25 — Feb 8 | — | — | — |
Coot season in Texas currently runs Oct 30 to Oct 25, across 11 season rows and 3 Countys, split by weapon (General, Falconry).
The best Countys for coot in Texas depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per County above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View County boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Texas seasons, public land, and license.