Texas Deer Season 2026-27
Opens in 6 daysTexas's deer season opens 2026-10-03 and closes 2027-01-31. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Last verified September 25, 2026Texas wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 6 days
Panhandle
Archery
- Opens
- October 3, 2026
- Closes
- November 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- Trans-Pecos archery to Nov 26
- Opens in 55 days
Panhandle
General
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 61 days
Trans-Pecos
General
- Opens
- November 27, 2026
- Closes
- December 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 6 days
Statewide
Archery
- Opens
- October 3, 2026
- Closes
- November 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- 252 of 254 counties
- Opens in 41 days
North Zone
General
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- January 3, 2027
- Bag limit
- Dates vary by county
- Opens in 41 days
South Zone
General
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- January 17, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 99 days
Select counties
Muzzleloader
- Opens
- January 4, 2027
- Closes
- January 17, 2027
- Bag limit
- 90 of 254 counties
- Opens in 113 days
South Zone
Special Late
- Opens
- January 18, 2027
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- North Zone Jan 4-17
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt. Dates may vary by unit, hunt number, permit, or local closure.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
- Important warning
- This listing includes dates that vary by unit, draw, permit, or regulation. The official source controls.
Frequently asked questions
Texas's deer season opens 2026-10-03 and closes 2027-01-31. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.