Texas Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Texas waterfowl season dates start with Oct 17-18, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Texas's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Oct 24, 2026-Jan 31, 2027.
Youth/Veterans Duck opens Oct 17, 2026 and closes Oct 18, 2026.
Youth/Veterans Duck opens Oct 31, 2026 and closes Nov 1, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Waterfowl
Duck
Youth/Veterans
Zone: High Plains Mallard Management Unit
Duck
Regular
Season includes Oct. 24-25, 2026 & Oct. 30, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: High Plains Mallard Management Unit
Duck
Youth/Veterans
Zone: South
Duck
Youth/Veterans
Zone: North
Duck
Regular
Season includes Nov. 7-29, 2026 & Dec. 12, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: South
Duck
Regular
Season includes Nov. 14-29, 2026 & Dec. 5, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: North
Goose - Dark Geese
Regular
Zone: West
Goose - Dark Geese
Regular
Zone: East
Goose - Early Canada Goose
Early Canada Goose
Zone: East
Goose - Light Geese
Regular
Zone: East
Goose - Light Geese
Regular
Zone: West
Teal
September Teal Only
Zone: Statewide
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Texas Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Texas?
September 12, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Texas — early canada goose goose - early canada goose runs Sep 12-27, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Texas Parks & Wildlife.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Texas?
Texas lists 12 waterfowl season windows: Youth/Veterans Duck (Oct 17-18, 2026); Regular Duck (Oct 24, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Youth/Veterans Duck (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026); Youth/Veterans Duck (Nov 7-8, 2026); Regular Duck (Nov 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Regular Duck (Nov 14, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Regular Goose - Dark Geese (Nov 7, 2026-Feb 7, 2027); Regular Goose - Dark Geese (Nov 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); and more. Always verify against Texas Parks & Wildlife before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Texas?
Yes — Texas lists separate waterfowl seasons for Youth/Veterans Duck, Regular Duck, Regular Goose - Dark Geese, Early Canada Goose Goose - Early Canada Goose, Regular Goose - Light Geese, September Teal Only Teal. 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 waterfowl in Texas?
Yes. Texas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Texas Parks & Wildlife.