Texas deer season 2026-27 Open
Deer season in Texas is open now, last season closes Jan 17, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Read today.
Deer dates by county: all 252 Texas counties in one table.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 252 of 254 counties | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Muzzleloader-Only | 90 of 254 counties | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 51 days |
| Youth-Only Early Season | Statewide | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Youth-Only Late Season | Statewide | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 51 days |
| General | North | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open open, closes in 50 days |
| General | South | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | Open open, closes in 64 days |
| Special Late | North | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 51 days |
| Special Late | South | Jan 18, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 65 days |
Deer hunting in Texas runs from Oct 3, 2026 (Archery, 252 of 254 counties) to Jan 31, 2027 (Special Late) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Jan 17, 2027.
Dates differ by zone or unit (252 of 254 counties, 90 of 254 counties, North and South); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2026 - 2027 Hunting Season Dates (page). Read today.