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
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General | North | Nov. 6 – Jan. 2 |
| South | Nov. 6 – Jan. 16 | |
| Youth-only | North | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 |
| South | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 | |
| Special Late | North | Jan. 3-16 |
| South | Jan. 17-30 | |
| Archery | 252 of 254 counties | Oct. 2 – Nov. 5 |
| Muzzleloader | 90 of 254 counties | Jan. 3-16 |
Turkey
Rio Grande Turkey
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | North | 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-only | North | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 |
| South | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 17-30 | |
| Spring | North | April 2 – May 15 |
| South | Mar. 19 – May 1 | |
| One-turkey counties | Apr. 1-30 | |
| Spring Youth-only | North | 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!
