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2026-2027

Texas Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Texas has statewide date frameworks, but county rules determine availability, bag limits and some special-season details.

Last checked: 2026-08-16 Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 8 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Special late season — North Zone Special
North Zone Antlerless and Unbranched Antlered Deer
Special late season — South Zone Special
South Zone Antlerless and Unbranched Antlered Deer

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery Harvest rules vary General hunters
252 of 254 counties county_group

County-specific rules and bag limits still apply.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
General season — North Zone Harvest rules vary General hunters
North Zone zone
General season — South Zone Harvest rules vary General hunters
South Zone zone

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader-only Harvest rules vary General hunters
90 of 254 counties county_group

Muzzleloader-only season applies in 90 of 254 counties; county rules still apply.

Official source

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Youth-only early season Harvest rules vary Youth
North and South Zones zone

Youth-only early season is listed for both North and South Zones.

Official source
Youth-only late season Harvest rules vary Youth
North Zone zone

Late youth-only season is listed for the North Zone.

Official source

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Special late season — North Zone Antlerless and Unbranched Antlered Deer General hunters
North Zone zone

Special late-season harvest is restricted to antlerless and unbranched antlered deer; county rules still apply.

Official source
Special late season — South Zone Antlerless and Unbranched Antlered Deer General hunters
South Zone zone

Special late-season harvest is restricted to antlerless and unbranched antlered deer; county rules still apply.

Official source