2007-2008 HUNTING SEASON

In addition to a hunting license, a migratory game bird stamp endorsement ($7) is required to hunt any migratory game bird, including mourning dove (a free Federal Sandhill Crane Permit also is required to hunt sandhill crane). An upland game bird stamp endorsement ($7) is required to hunt turkey, quail, or pheasant.

See County Listings for specific county regulations:
• Dove, please report leg band to 1-800-327-2263.
North Zone - Sept. 1 to Oct. 30.
Central Zone - Sept. 1 to Oct. 30 and Dec. 26 to Jan. 4.
South Zone - Sept. 21to Nov. 11 and Dec. 26 to Jan. 12.
Special South Texas Zone - Sept. 1, 2, 8 and 9; Sept. 21 to Nov.
11 and Dec. 26 to Jan. 8.
• Early Teal only.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit Sept. 15 to 23.
Remainder of the state Sept. 15 to 30.
• White-tailed deer
Archery only Season Sept. 29 to Nov. 2.

General Season:
*Special Youth Season Oct. 27 to 28, Jan. 19 to 20.
North Texas, in 200 counties, Nov. 3 to Jan. 6.
South Texas, in 30 counties, Nov. 3 to Jan. 20.
• Late Antlerless and Spike:
South Texas, in 30 counties, Jan. 21 to Feb. 3.
• Javelina: Approximately 43 counties, Oct. 1 to Feb. 24.
Approximately 50 counties, Sept. 1 to Aug. 31.
• Pheasant:
Chambers, Jefferson and Liberty counties Nov. 3 to Feb. 24.
• Quail:
Statewide (all counties) Oct. 27 to Feb. 24.
• Rio Grand Turkey:
Archery only season Sept. 29 to Nov. 2.
Fall Season:
*Special Youth Season Oct. 27 to 28 and Jan. 19 to 20.
North Zone, in 122 counties, Nov. 3 to Jan. 6.
South Zone, in 26 counties, Nov. 3 to Jan. 20.