Texas Turkey Season 2026-27
Texas turkey season dates start with Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Texas's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Mar 13-May 9, 2027.
Fall Archery-only Wild Turkey opens Oct 3, 2026 and closes Nov 6, 2026.
Fall Youth-only Wild Turkey opens Oct 30, 2026 and closes Jan 17, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery-only
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Youth-only
Season includes Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 & Jan. 4-17, 2027
Zone: North
Wild Turkey
Fall Youth-only
Season includes Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 & Jan. 18-31, 2027
Zone: South
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Zone: Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg & Willacy counties
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Zone: South
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Zone: North
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth-Only
Season includes Mar. 13-14, 2027 & May 8-9, 2027
Zone: South
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Zone: South
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth-Only
Season includes Mar. 27-28, 2027 & May 22-23, 2027
Zone: North
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Zone: One-turkey counties
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Zone: North
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Zone: East
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Texas Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Texas?
October 3, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Texas — fall archery-only wild turkey runs Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Texas Parks & Wildlife.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Texas?
Texas lists 12 turkey season windows: Fall Archery-only Wild Turkey (Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026); Fall Youth-only Wild Turkey (Oct 30, 2026-Jan 17, 2027); Fall Youth-only Wild Turkey (Oct 30, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Fall General Wild Turkey (Nov 7, 2026-Feb 28, 2027); Fall General Wild Turkey (Nov 7, 2026-Jan 17, 2027); Fall General Wild Turkey (Nov 7, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Spring Youth-Only Wild Turkey (Mar 13-May 9, 2027); Spring General Wild Turkey (Mar 20-May 2, 2027); and more. Always verify against Texas Parks & Wildlife before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Texas?
Yes — Texas lists separate turkey seasons for Fall Archery-only Wild Turkey, Fall Youth-only Wild Turkey, Fall General Wild Turkey, Spring Youth-Only Wild Turkey, Spring General Wild Turkey. 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 turkey in Texas?
Yes. Texas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Texas Parks & Wildlife.