Texas Parks & Wildlife released the 2022 – 2023 Texas Hunting Season Dates. Check them out below. You can find more information on their website. Before you head to the lease, stop by New Braunfels Feed & Supply for all your hunting supplies, feeds, and attractants.
Javelina
Javelina season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
North |
Oct. 1 – Feb. 26 |
| South |
Sep. 1 – Aug. 31 |
Complete javelina regulations
Mule Deer
Mule deer season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
Panhandle |
Nov. 19 – Dec. 4 |
| Trans-Pecos |
Nov. 25 – Dec. 11 |
| Archery |
59 of 254 counties |
Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 |
Complete mule deer regulations
Pronghorn
Pronghorn season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
41 of 254 counties |
Oct. 1-16 |
Complete pronghorn regulations
Squirrel
Squirrel season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
East Texas |
Oct. 1 – Feb. 26 & May 1-31 |
| Other open counties |
Sep. 1 – Aug. 31 |
| Youth-only |
East Texas |
Sep. 24 – 25 |
Complete squirrel regulations
White-tailed Deer
White-tailed deer season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
North |
Nov. 5 – Jan. 1 |
| South |
Nov. 5 – Jan. 15 |
| Special Late |
North |
Jan. 2-15 |
| South |
Jan. 16-29 |
| Youth-Only |
North |
Oct. 29-30 & Jan. 2-15 |
| South |
Oct. 29-30 & Jan. 2-15 |
| Archery |
252 of 254 counties |
Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 |
| Muzzleloader |
90 of 254 counties |
Jan. 2-15 |
Complete white-tailed deer regulations
Upland Game Birds
Chachalaca
Chachalaca season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr & Willacy Counties |
Oct. 29 – Feb. 26 |
Complete chachalaca regulations
Pheasant
Pheasant season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Panhandle |
Dec. 3 – Jan. 1 |
Complete pheasant regulations
Quail
Quail season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Oct. 29 – Feb. 26 |
Complete quail regulations
Turkey
Rio Grande Turkey
Rio Grande Turkey season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Fall |
North |
Nov. 5 – Jan. 1 |
| South |
Nov. 5 – Jan. 15 |
| Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg & Willacy counties |
Nov. 5 – Feb. 26 |
| Archery-only |
Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 |
| Fall Youth-only |
North |
Oct. 29-30 & Jan. 2-15 |
| South |
Oct. 29-30 & Jan. 16-29 |
| Spring |
North |
April 1 – May 14 |
| South |
Mar. 18 – Apr. 30 |
| One-turkey counties |
Apr. 1-30 |
| Spring Youth-Only |
North |
Mar. 25-26 & May 20-21 |
| South |
Mar. 11-12 & May 6-7 |
Eastern Turkey
Eastern Turkey season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Spring |
East Texas |
Apr. 22 – May 14 |
Complete turkey regulations
Migratory Game Bird
Dove
Dove season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
North |
Sep. 1 – Nov. 13 & Dec. 17 – Jan. 1 |
| Central |
Sep. 1 – Oct. 30 & Dec. 17 – Jan. 15 |
| South |
Sep. 14 – Oct. 30 & Dec. 17 – Jan. 22 |
| Special White-winged Dove Days |
South |
Sep. 2-4 & Sept. 9-11 |
Complete dove regulations
Duck
Duck season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
High Plains Mallard Management Unit |
Oct. 29-30 & Nov. 4 – Jan. 29 |
| North |
Nov. 12-27 & Dec. 3 – Jan. 29 |
| South |
Nov. 5-27 & Dec. 10 – Jan. 29 |
| Youth/Veterans |
High Plains Mallard Management Unit |
Oct. 22-23 |
| North |
Nov. 5-6 |
| South |
Oct. 29-30 |
Complete duck regulations
Goose
Goose season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Early Canada Goose |
East |
Sep. 10- 25 |
| Light & Dark Geese |
West |
Nov. 5 – Feb. 5 |
| East |
Nov. 5- Jan. 29 |
| Light Goose Conservation Order |
West |
Feb. 6 – Mar. 12 |
| East |
Jan. 30 – Mar. 12 |
Complete goose regulations
Rails, Gallinules & Moorhens
Rails, Gallinules & Moorhens hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Sep. 10-25 & Nov. 5 – Dec. 28 |
Complete rail, gallinule & moorhen regulations
Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill Cranes hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
A |
Oct. 29 – Jan. 29 |
| B |
Nov. 25 – Jan. 29 |
| C |
Dec. 17 – Jan. 22 |
Complete sandhill crane regulations
Snipe
Common season dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Nov. 5 – Feb. 19 |
Complete snipe regulations
Teal
Teal hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| September Teal Only |
Statewide |
Sep. 10-25 |
Complete teal regulations
Woodcock
Woodcock hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
Dec. 18 – Jan. 31 |
Complete woodcock regulations
Other Animals
Alligator
Alligator hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| General |
22 Counties & Special Properties |
Sep. 10-30 |
| All Other Counties |
Apr. 1-June 30 |
Complete alligator regulations
Rabbits and Hares
Rabbits and Hares hunting seasons and dates
| Season |
Zone |
Dates |
| Regular |
Statewide |
No closed season |
Complete rabbit and hare regulations