Texas Deer Season 2026-27
Texas deer season dates start with Oct 3-Nov 26, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Texas's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Nov 7, 2026-Jan 17, 2027.
Archery Mule Deer opens Oct 3, 2026 and closes Nov 26, 2026.
Archery Mule Deer opens Oct 3, 2026 and closes Nov 20, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Deer
Mule Deer
Archery
Zone: Trans-Pecos
Mule Deer
Archery
Zone: Panhandle
Mule Deer
Regular Firearm
Zone: Panhandle
Mule Deer
Regular Firearm
Zone: Trans-Pecos
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Zone: 252 of 254 counties
White-tailed Deer
Youth-Only Early Season
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Zone: South
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Zone: North
White-tailed Deer
Special Late
Zone: North
White-tailed Deer
Youth-Only Late Season
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader-Only
Zone: 90 of 254 counties
White-tailed Deer
Special Late
Zone: South
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Texas Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Texas?
October 3, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Texas — archery mule deer runs Oct 3-Nov 26, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Texas Parks & Wildlife.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Texas?
Texas lists 12 deer season windows: Archery Mule Deer (Oct 3-Nov 26, 2026); Archery Mule Deer (Oct 3-Nov 20, 2026); Regular Firearm Mule Deer (Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026); Regular Firearm Mule Deer (Nov 27-Dec 13, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026); Youth-Only Early Season White-tailed Deer (Oct 30-Nov 1, 2026); Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer (Nov 7, 2026-Jan 17, 2027); Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer (Nov 7, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); and more. Always verify against Texas Parks & Wildlife before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Texas?
Yes — Texas lists separate deer seasons for Archery Mule Deer, Regular Firearm Mule Deer, Archery White-tailed Deer, Youth-Only Early Season White-tailed Deer, Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer, Special Late White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Texas?
Yes. Texas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Texas Parks & Wildlife.