Texas squirrel season 2026-27 Open
Squirrel season in Texas is open now, last season closes Aug 31, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Read today.
Squirrel dates by county: all 254 Texas counties in one table.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | East Texas | Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
| General segment 2 | East Texas | May 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 168 days |
| General | Other open counties | Sep 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 290 days |
Squirrel hunting in Texas runs from Sep 1, 2026 (General, Other open counties) to Aug 31, 2027 (General) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Aug 31, 2027.
Dates differ by zone or unit (East Texas and Other open counties); check the zone column before you plan.
Some seasons run in two or more segments; each segment is its own row.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2026 - 2027 Hunting Season Dates (page). Read today.