Plan your Texas whitetail hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land whitetail hunts across Texas, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
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Extended season Sep 19 - Feb 1 for applicable South Zone counties. Harvest restricted to antlerless deer and unbranched antlered bucks.
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Archery season Sep 27 - Feb 1 for applicable counties. No crossbows during archery season.
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Youth hunters
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Youth hunters
Youth-only season. See pg. 48 for youth-only bag limits and requirements.
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Ages 24–26; Youth hunters
Youth-only season weekend. See pg. 48 for youth-only bag limits and requirements.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only season Oct 24-26.
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Youth hunters
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Late season applies to certain counties in lieu of the general season.
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Late general season dates Nov 1 - Jan 18 for applicable counties.
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Late general season dates Nov 1 - Jan 18 for counties marked with bullet in this column.
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Late general season dates Nov 1 - Jan 18 for applicable counties.
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Youth hunters
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Late season. Harvest restricted to antlerless deer and unbranched antlered bucks.
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Muzzleloader-only season. Available in select counties.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only season. See pg. 48 for youth-only bag limits and requirements. Some counties have Oct 24-26/Jan 5-18 youth season.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only late season Jan 5-18. See pg. 48 for youth-only bag limits and requirements.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only season Jan 5-18 for applicable counties. See pg. 48 for youth-only bag limits and requirements.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only season Jan 5-18. See pg. 48 for youth-only bag limits and requirements.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only late season. See pg. 48 for youth-only bag limits and requirements.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only season Jan 5-18 for North Zone counties.
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Extended archery season Jan 5 - Feb 1 for applicable South Zone counties. Harvest restricted to antlerless deer and unbranched antlered bucks.
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Late archery season Jan 19 - Feb 1 in select counties.
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Late muzzleloader season Jan 19 - Feb 1 for applicable counties.
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Youth hunters
Youth-only season Jan 19 - Feb 1 for South Zone counties.
Whitetail season in Texas runs approximately September 19, 2025 through February 1, 2026, with multiple phases and methods available during this window. Archery season runs September 27, 2025 through February 1, 2026 in applicable counties, with no crossbows allowed during the archery-only portion through October 31, 2025. A youth-only season occurs October 24-26, 2025. General season runs November 1, 2025 through January 4, 2026 in the North Zone, while a late general season runs November 1, 2025 through January 18, 2026 in applicable South Zone counties. A muzzleloader-only season is available January 5-18, 2026 in select counties, with late archery and muzzleloader seasons extending through February 1, 2026 in applicable counties. Youth-only seasons also occur during portions of the late season. Specific season dates, methods, and harvest restrictions vary by county and zone, so check your local county regulations for exact timing and regulations applicable to your hunting area.
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