Texas Parks & Wildlife released the 2026 – 2027 Texas Hunting Season dates. Check them out below. You can find more information on their website. Before you head to the lease, stop by Crockett Farm & Fuel for all your hunting supplies, feeds, and attractants.
Game Animals
Javelina
Javelina season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
North |
Oct. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| South |
Sep. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027 |
Mule Deer
Mule deer season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
Panhandle |
Nov. 21, 2026 – Dec. 6, 2026 |
| Trans-Pecos |
Nov. 27, 2026 – Dec. 13, 2026 |
| Archery |
Panhandle |
Oct. 3, 2026 – Nov. 20, 2026 |
| Trans-Pecos |
Oct. 3, 2026 – Nov. 26, 2026 |
Pronghorn
Pronghorn season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
41 of 254 counties |
Oct. 3-18, 2026 |
Squirrel
Squirrel season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
East Texas |
Oct. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 & May 1-31, 2027 |
| Other open counties |
Sep. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027 |
| Youth-only |
East Texas |
Sep. 25-27, 2026 |
White-tailed Deer
White-tailed deer season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
North |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| South |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2027 |
| Special Late |
North |
Jan. 4-17, 2027 |
| South |
Jan. 18-31, 2027 |
| Youth-Only Early Season |
Oct. 30, 2026 – Nov. 1, 2026 |
| Youth-Only Late Season |
Jan. 4-17, 2027 |
| Archery |
252 of 254 counties |
Oct. 3, 2026 – Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Muzzleloader-Only |
90 of 254 counties |
Jan. 4-17, 2027 |
Upland Game Birds
Chachalaca
Chachalaca season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr & Willacy Counties |
Nov. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
Pheasant
Pheasant season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Panhandle/South Plains |
Dec. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
Quail
Quail season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Nov. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Fall |
North |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| South |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2027 |
| Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg & Willacy counties |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Archery-only |
Oct. 3, 2026 – Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Fall Youth-only |
North |
Oct. 30, 2026 – Nov. 1, 2026 & Jan. 4-17, 2027 |
| South |
Oct. 30, 2026 – Nov. 1, 2026 & Jan. 18-31, 2027 |
| Spring |
North |
Apr. 3, 2027 – May 16, 2027 |
| South |
Mar. 20, 2027 – May 2, 2027 |
| One-turkey counties |
Apr. 1-30, 2027 |
| East |
Apr. 22, 2027 – May 14, 2027 |
| Spring Youth-Only |
North |
Mar. 27-28, 2027 & May 22-23, 2027 |
| South |
Mar. 13-14, 2027 & May 8-9, 2027 |
Migratory Game Bird
Dove
Dove season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
North |
Sep. 1, 2026 – Nov. 8, 2026 & Dec. 18, 2026 – Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Central |
Sep. 1, 2026 – Oct. 25, 2026 & Dec. 11, 2026 – Jan. 14, 2027 |
| South |
Sep. 1, 2026 – Oct. 25, 2026 & Dec. 18, 2026 – Jan. 21, 2027 |
Duck
Duck season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
High Plains Mallard Management Unit |
Oct. 24-25, 2026 & Oct. 30, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 |
| North |
Nov. 14-29, 2026 & Dec. 5, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 |
| South |
Nov. 7-29, 2026 & Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Youth/Veterans |
High Plains Mallard Management Unit |
Oct. 17-18, 2026 |
| North |
Nov. 7-8, 2026 |
| South |
Oct. 31, 2026 – Nov. 1, 2026 |
Goose
Goose season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Early Canada Goose |
East |
Sep. 12-27, 2026 |
| Dark Geese |
West |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 |
| East |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Light Geese |
West |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 |
| East |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Feb. 19, 2027 |
Rails, Gallinules & Moorhens
Rails, Gallinules & Moorhens hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Sep. 19-27, 2026 & Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 6, 2027 |
Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill Cranes hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
A |
Oct. 31, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 |
| B |
Nov. 27, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 |
| C |
Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2027 |
Snipe
Common season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Nov. 7, 2026 – Feb. 21, 2027 |
Teal
Teal hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| September Teal Only |
Statewide |
Sep. 19-27, 2026 |
Woodcock
Woodcock hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Dec. 18, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 |
Other Animals
Alligator
Alligator hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
22 Counties & Special Properties |
Sep. 10-30, 2026 |
| All Other Counties |
Apr. 1, 2027 -June 30, 2027 |
Rabbits and Hares
Rabbits and Hares hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
No closed season |
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