Texas mule deer season 2026-27 Open
Mule deer season in Texas is open now, last season closes Nov 26, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Read today.
Mule deer dates by county: all 74 Texas counties in one table.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Panhandle | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | Open open, closes in 6 days |
| Archery | Trans-Pecos | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | Open open, closes in 12 days |
| General | Panhandle | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| General | Trans-Pecos | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 13 days |
Mule deer hunting in Texas runs from Oct 3, 2026 (Archery, Panhandle) to Dec 13, 2026 (General) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Nov 26, 2026.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Panhandle and Trans-Pecos); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2026 - 2027 Hunting Season Dates (page). Read today.