Texas deer season 2026–27 dates
Texas deer season dates for 2026–27 by zone and season type, copied from official agency sources by script and cross-checked against a second official source. If anything here disagrees with TPWD, TPWD is right.
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White-tailed Deer8 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General | North | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 |
| General | South | Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027 |
| Special Late | North | Jan. 4-17, 2027 |
| Special Late | South | Jan. 18-31, 2027 |
| Special Late | Youth-Only Early Season | Oct. 30, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026 |
| Special Late | Youth-Only Late Season | Jan. 4-17, 2027 |
| Archery | 252 of 254 counties | Oct. 3, 2026 - Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Muzzleloader-Only | 90 of 254 counties | Jan. 4-17, 2027 |
Bag limits, tags, county or unit restrictions and draw hunts are not all repeated here — check the official source before you hunt.
Mule Deer4 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General | Panhandle | Nov. 21, 2026 - Dec. 6, 2026 |
| General | Trans-Pecos | Nov. 27, 2026 - Dec. 13, 2026 |
| Archery | Panhandle | Oct. 3, 2026 - Nov. 20, 2026 |
| Archery | Trans-Pecos | Oct. 3, 2026 - Nov. 26, 2026 |
Bag limits, tags, county or unit restrictions and draw hunts are not all repeated here — check the official source before you hunt.
TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026–27 2026–27 · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Before you hunt: licences, tags, draws, firearm restrictions, closed areas and in-season changes are not all repeated here.
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