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A male or buck White-Tailed Deer, Odocoileus virginianus, near Goose Island State Park in Texas. (Photo by: Jon G. Fuller\/VW Pics\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) <\/p>\n
The opening of deer season is Saturday and is an important date for Texas<\/a> hunters and the state’s economy.<\/p>\n When is Texas deer hunting season? <\/p>\n Deer season runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 4, 2026, in the North Zone and from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, 2026, in the South Zone. There’s also a designated youth-only season from Jan. 5\u201318, 2026, in both zones.<\/p>\n The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said late-spring rains boosted plant growth in the state, which boosted antler development in bucks and helped fawn survival. Texas has an estimated 5.3 million white-tailed deer.<\/p>\n The agency said hunters should expect slightly above-average to average antler quality in most of the state, except around Edwards Plateau and in South Texas, which saw less spring rain.<\/p>\n According to a report from Texas A&M’s Natural Resources Institute<\/a>, white-tailed deer hunters and supporting landowners contribute $9.6 billion to the state’s economy each year.<\/p>\n Quail season opens Nov. 1 <\/p>\n Texas hunters will also be able to hunt quail<\/a> beginning Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n The season runs from Nov. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n What do I need to hunt in Texas? <\/p>\n Texans need a valid hunting license to hunt on public lands in the state.<\/p>\n For the first time, TPWD is offering fully-digital licenses for hunting, fishing and tags.<\/p>\n Hunters born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must complete a Hunter Education Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Source: Information in this article comes from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Information on the economic impacts of deer hunting comes from the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute.\u00a0<\/p>\n