HERE Dallas
Dallas TX
Hunting
Report
Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Dallas County and North Zone (deer).
Hog: Closed
Turkey: Closed
Dove: Open
Deer: Open
North Zone (deer)
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌔
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 89%
7:35 am
6:47 pm
63°F
0 mph
Weather as of 8:20 AM ET
Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement.
North Zone (deer) • Dallas County
In Season Now: Dallas Hunting · Oct. 22
Open now
- Archery Deer Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026 · North Zone
- Dove (North Zone) Sep 1 – Nov 8; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 · North Zone
- Dove (Central Zone) Sep 1 – Oct 25; Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027 · Central Zone
- Squirrel Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027 · Statewide
Coming up
- Quail Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Statewide
- General Deer Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · North Zone
- Snipe Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027 · Statewide
- Woodcock Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · Statewide
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
Dallas Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesDallas County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; youth-only Oct 30 – Nov 1. Check TPWD's Dallas County page for antlerless rules.
Bag Limit:4 deer: no more than 2 bucks and 2 antlerless (TPWD Dallas County page).
Deer season is OPEN in Dallas County.
Hunter education required for hunters born on or after Sept 2, 1971. See TPWD means and methods.
per TPWD · verified 2026-10-22
Feral Hog
CLOSED
Season DatesFeral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026–27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs.
Bag Limit:N/A
Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026–27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs.
Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026–27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs.
per TPWD · verified 2026-10-22
Spring Turkey
CLOSED
Season DatesTPWD's 2026–27 Dallas County page lists no turkey season.
Bag Limit:N/A
TPWD's 2026–27 Dallas County page lists no turkey season.
TPWD's 2026–27 Dallas County page lists no turkey season.
per TPWD · verified 2026-10-22
Mourning Dove
OPEN
Season DatesDallas County north of IH 30 (North Zone): Sept 1 – Nov 8, 2026 and Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027. South of IH 30 (Central Zone): Sept 1 – Oct 25 and Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027.
Bag Limit:15 per day.
Dove season is OPEN.
HIP certification and migratory game bird endorsement required.
per TPWD · verified 2026-10-22
Season dates shown are for North Zone (deer) private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with TPWD before hunting.
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First Look
Dallas Hunting Weather Now
63F
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 63°F
as of 8:20 AM ET
Wind
0 mph N
Humidity
67%
Pressure
1023 hPa
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Location
Dallas, TX
Field Scout Tips
- Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Dove.
- Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind.
Solunar Index
Dallas Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
63°F
Optimal
Wind Speed
0 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1023 hPa
High — Active
Moon Phase
🌔
Fair
Extended Outlook
Dallas Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Sunny
84° / 60°
5 mph wind
FAIR
FRI
Mostly Sunny
85° / 61°
5 mph wind
FAIR
SAT
Sunny
85° / 63°
5 mph wind
FAIR
SUN
Partly Sunny
82° / 60°
5 mph wind
FAIR
MON
Mostly Sunny
81° / 62°
3 mph wind
FAIR
Public Hunting Lands
Dallas Texas Wildlife Management Areas
2 public hunting areas near Dallas. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go.
LBJ National Grassland
NATIONAL GRASSLAND
Whitetail Deer
Dove
Small Game
A USDA Forest Service grassland open to public hunting under Texas rules. On LBJ in Wise County, antlerless deer may be taken only in archery, youth-only and the four-day doe season.
Texas hunting license required. Baiting is prohibited; no shooting from or across parking areas, trails, boat ramps or forest roads.
Field Tip
Check Forest Service closures before you go.
Caddo National Grassland
NATIONAL GRASSLAND (WMA)
Whitetail Deer
Small Game
A Forest Service grassland managed as a TPWD Wildlife Management Area.
Texas hunting license plus the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit required.
Field Tip
Read the Public Hunting Lands map booklet for unit rules.
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Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Dallas hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
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TX Hunting Season Calendar
Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026
Archery Deer
Dallas County.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
General Deer
Youth-only Oct 30 – Nov 1.
Sep 1 – Nov 8; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027
Dove (North Zone)
North of IH 30 in Dallas County. 15 per day.
Sep 1 – Oct 25; Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027
Dove (Central Zone)
South of IH 30 in Dallas County. 15 per day.
Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Squirrel
Open year-round in Dallas County.
Nov 14 – 29 and Dec 5, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Ducks (North Zone)
6 per day. Youth/veterans Nov 7–8.
Nov 7 – 29 and Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Ducks (South Zone)
6 per day. Youth Oct 31 – Nov 1.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 (dark); Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027 (light)
Geese (East Zone)
East of IH 35.
Sep 19 – 27, 2026
Teal
Statewide early teal season.
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Quail
15 per day.
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Woodcock
Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027
Snipe
Sep 12 – 27, 2026
Early Canada Goose
Dates reflect 2026 Texas hunting regulations for North Zone (deer). Always verify with the current TPWD Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change.
Questions and Answers
Dallas Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Dallas area, answered.
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Dallas County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; youth-only Oct 30 – Nov 1. Check TPWD's Dallas County page for antlerless rules.
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Near Dallas, public options include the LBJ National Grassland in Wise County and the Caddo National Grassland in Fannin County. TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit opens more land.
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Yes. Texas requires a hunting license, plus endorsements such as the migratory game bird endorsement for doves and ducks. Buy from TPWD online or at a retailer. Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Sept 2, 1971.
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Sunday hunting rules in Texas vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with TPWD and Dallas County before hunting on Sunday.
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Dallas County: 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks and 2 antlerless (TPWD county page).
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Bear hunting in Texas is regulated by TPWD. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current TPWD hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Dallas County.
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