| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General · Year-round (fur-bearing) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Fox | General · Year-round (fur-bearing) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Year-round (nongame) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Nutria | General · Year-round (fur-bearing) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Wild hog | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Ringtail | General · Year-round (fur-bearing) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Mountain lion | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General · Year-round · Other Counties | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · South Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · Central Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · North Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 |
| Javelina | General · Year-round season · South Javelina Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General · East Texas Counties | Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Javelina | General · North Javelina Zone | Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Texas Parks & Wildlife Department sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | NWR Muzzleloader Deer | Oct 15, 2026 · results Oct 16, 2026 |
| Ducks | E-Postcard Youth/Adult Waterfowl | Nov 1, 2026 · results Nov 4, 2026 |
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