Texas duck season 2026–27 dates
Texas duck 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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Open seasons
Duck6 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | High Plains Mallard Management Unit | Oct. 24-25, 2026 & Oct. 30, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Regular | North | Nov. 14-29, 2026 & Dec. 5, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Regular | South | Nov. 7-29, 2026 & Dec. 12, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Youth/Veterans | High Plains Mallard Management Unit | Oct. 17-18, 2026 |
| Youth/Veterans | North | Nov. 7-8, 2026 |
| Youth/Veterans | South | Oct. 31, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026 |
Bag limits, tags, county or unit restrictions and draw hunts are not all repeated here — check the official source before you hunt.
Teal1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| September Teal Only | Statewide | Sep. 19-27, 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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