Texas Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Open nowTexas's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-19 and closes 2027-01-31.
Last verified September 25, 2026Texas wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 41 days
East Zone
General
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- West Zone to Feb 7
- Opens in 69 days
North Zone
Segment 2
- Opens
- December 5, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- Segment 1 Nov 14-29; High Plains and South zones differ
- Open now
Statewide
September Teal
- Opens
- September 19, 2026
- Closes
- September 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Texas's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-19 and closes 2027-01-31.
Nearby states
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.