White-tailed Deer

As every hunter here knows, Texas offers some of the best whitetail deer hunting opportunities in the country.

Texas hunting season by county

With over 4 million of those popular big game animals roaming our diverse landscapes, it’s no wonder deer hunting is practically a state pastime!

But between general season, muzzleloader, archery and more, it can get confusing keeping all the modern firearm, bow, and special seasons straight as you plan your year of pursuing bucks and does across Texas.

Luckily, that’s where this deer season cheat sheet comes in handy!

Below I’ll break down dates and details for every type of deer season across major regions of Texas. I’ll also touch on license application deadlines, tag quotas, and more key info every Lone Star hunter should know.

Just what you need to get your deer camp ready to roll later this year.

So let’s jump in and review exactly when you can expect deer season to start in good ‘ol Texas in 2024:

General Season

For most hunters, the rite of passage general season with rifles in November still rules supreme when it comes

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