TX Quail Hunting

Texas Quail Season Dates 2026

Quail season in Texas runs Nov 1 – Feb 28 across 255 Countys.

255 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Any Legal Weapon

CountyTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Anderson CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Andrews CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Angelina CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Aransas CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Archer CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Armstrong CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Atascosa CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Austin CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bailey CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bandera CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bastrop CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Baylor CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bee CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bell CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bexar CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Blanco CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Borden CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bosque CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Bowie CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Brazoria CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Brazos CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Brewster CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Briscoe CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Brooks CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———
Brown CountyRegular SeasonNov 1 — Feb 28———

+ 229 more

General

CountyTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
StatewideGeneralNov 1 — Feb 28———

Quail in Texas: FAQ

When is quail season in Texas?

Quail season in Texas currently runs Nov 1 to Feb 28, across 255 season rows and 255 Countys, split by weapon (Any Legal Weapon, General).

Where is the best place to hunt quail in Texas?

The best Countys for quail 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.

Plan your Quail hunt in Texas

View County boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Texas seasons, public land, and license.

Quail in Texas: parcels + public land