As per the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the hunting season in Texas varies by animal and category. The hunting season dates for different game animals in Texas for the year 2023-2024 are provided by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The hunting season for different game animals in Texas for the year 2023-2024 are as follows:
- Javelina: Sep. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023 (South) and Oct. 1, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2024 (General North)
- Mule Deer: Nov. 18, 2023 - Dec. 3, 2023 (General Panhandle), Nov. 24, 2023 - Dec. 10, 2023 (Trans-Pecos), and Sep. 30, 2023 - Nov. 3, 2023 (Archery, 59 of 254 counties)
- Pronghorn: Sep. 30 - Oct. 15, 2023 (General, 41 of 254 counties)
- Squirrel: Sep. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023 (Other open counties) and Oct. 1, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2024 & May 1-31, 2024 (General East Texas)
- White-tailed Deer: Oct. 28-29, 2023 & Jan. 8-21, 2024 (Youth-Only, North and South), Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024 (General North), Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 21, 2024 (General South), Jan. 8-21, 2024 (Special Late, North), and Jan. 22, 2024 - Feb. 4, 2024 (Special Late, South)
The hunting season dates for different game animals in Texas can also vary by county.
