Texas Opens General Deer Hunting Season
The general white-tailed deer season runs through Sunday, January 3, with license, education and endorsement requirements in place.
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Texas Hunting News
In Texas, hunting news means seasonal regulations, wildlife management, hunting gear and the traditions that define the activity. Coverage follows updates to state laws and the conservation efforts that support the state's natural resources.
Recent news
November 9, 2026
Texas Opens Oyster Harvest in Several Coastal BaysThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opened oyster harvesting in multiple bays along the Texas coast, including Copano Bay for the first time in four years.
November 5, 2026
East Texas Duck Season Opens Nov. 14Texas Parks and Wildlife outlines the 2026-27 East Texas waterfowl season, with state biologists forecasting lower overall duck counts.
November 2, 2026
Texas Opens Applications for Game Warden Cadet ClassThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recruiting for its 70th Law Enforcement Cadet Class, with online applications open through Dec. 31, 2026.
October 29, 2026
Texas Officials Urge Hunters to Stop Aquatic InvasivesWaterfowl hunters must clean equipment to prevent the spread of harmful species throughout the state.
October 28, 2026
Texas to Open Fall Wild Turkey Season on November 7The statewide hunting season begins soon, with regional closing dates extending into early 2027.
October 24, 2026
Texas Announces Quail Hunting Season OutlookThe 2026-2027 quail season officially opens across Texas on November 1.
October 15, 2026
Texas to Vote on Powderhorn Wildlife Area ExpansionThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider a 7,500-acre acquisition for the site on November 5, 2026.
October 12, 2026
Texas Will Begin Waterfowl Hunting Season October 17The 2026-27 season kicks off this month with expanded digital access for hunters across state public lands.
October 9, 2026
Texas Expanded Feral Hog Hunting MethodsThe state permits hunters to use thermal optics and night-vision equipment to manage its feral hog population.
October 2, 2026
Texas Released White-Tailed Deer Population EstimatesThe state reports a rise in white-tailed deer numbers ahead of the opening of the archery hunting season.
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Regular subjects here include seasonal shifts, state management strategies, equipment safety and public lands access. Reporting spans from the capital to the rural counties where these practices are most prevalent. Regional habitat management often varies based on environmental conditions and moisture levels, dictating where and when activities are permitted. Shifts in land ownership and private access agreements change the landscape for enthusiasts more than any other factor.