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

+ 229 more

General

CountyTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
StatewideGeneralNov 1Feb 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 seasons in Texas — offline