2021 – 2022 Texas Hunting Season Dates

The new hunting season dates are now available, and it’s time to start planning your hunting trips! 

New this upcoming season: 2 additional days in the Special White-Winged Dove Days within the South Dove Zone; and the general pronghorn season is extended from 9 days to 16 days statewide.

White-tailed Deer

SeasonZoneDates
GeneralNorth Nov. 6 – Jan. 2
South Nov. 6 – Jan. 16
Youth-onlyNorth Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16
South Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16
Special LateNorth Jan. 3-16
South Jan. 17-30
Archery252 of 254 counties Oct. 2 – Nov. 5
Muzzleloader90 of 254 counties Jan. 3-16

Turkey

Rio Grande Turkey

SeasonZoneDates
FallNorth Nov. 6 – Jan. 2
South Nov. 6 – Jan. 16
Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg & Willacy counties Nov. 6 – Feb. 27
Archery-only Oct. 2 – Nov. 5
Fall Youth-onlyNorth Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16
South Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 17-30
SpringNorth April 2 – May 15
South Mar. 19 – May 1
One-turkey counties Apr. 1-30
Spring Youth-onlyNorth Mar. 26-27 & May 21-22
South Mar. 12-13 & May 7

For the complete list of hunting season dates and general hunting regulations click here!

Review of The Hydrowave

Bassmaster Elite Series Pros Frank Talley and Clark Wendlandt talk about how they feel the Hydrowave generates a few more bites close to the boat when fishing. The HydroWave KVD H2 is a Marine Audio Device based on the reactive senses of a Bass and other predatory fish. The HydroWave H2 delivers the latest in patented, sound emitting technology, effectively imitating the audible underwater sounds of baitfish and fish-feeding activities. Research has proven these sounds stimulate feeding in game fish. In addition to the 16 sound patterns on the H2 Bass HydroWave, the KVD H2 has 9 additional sound patterns designed by Kevin VanDam for specific fishing situations:

• Shallow Power

• Shallow Finesse

• Vegetation

• Top Water Schooling

• Off Shore Structure

• Off Shore Schooling

• Off Shore Finesse

• Marinas/Docks

• Crawfish

Garmin Force After 1 Year of Usage

The Garmin Force trolling motor burst onto the scene and was widely received nationwide. Force trolling motor has the power to move you from spot to spot more quickly and stand up better to winds and currents — and it’s still whisper quiet. Anglers at all skill levels put it to the test but how did it perform for touring pro Clark Wendlandt from Texas to Canada? Here is the recap after using it for a full year.

Strike King Rage Cut-R Worm

Widely regarded as Strike King’s most versatile worm ever, the Strike King Rage Cut-R Worm can be flipped, pitched, Texas-rigged, Carolina-rigged, swam weightless or fished on a weighted hook. Clark Wendlandt reviews this bait that features a Strike King’s Rage Tail with a customized hi-grade plastic formulation. The Rage flange on the tail delivers the fastest tail flicker rate on the market. Measuring in at 6-inches, the Strike King Rage Cut-R is also a great choice on a drop shot or split shot. Any way you fish it, the Strike King Rage Cut-R is too much for bass to resist. Rage Tail – Soft Baits with Big Attitudes. Find out what the Rage is about in this video on and off the water with Bass Master AOY Winner Clark Wendlandt.

Find the Strike King Rage Cut-R Worm here!