--- title: "San Antonio Hunting" url: https://www.heresanantonio.com/hunting-san-antonio-tx/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-05:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-05:00 author: "" site: "HERE San Antonio" attribution: "HERE San Antonio" --- # San Antonio Hunting *Source: [HERE San Antonio](https://www.heresanantonio.com/hunting-san-antonio-tx/) โ€” July 26, 2026 by * HERE San Antonio # San Antonio TX Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Bexar County and North Zone (deer). Hog: Closed Turkey: Open Dove: Open Deer: Open North Zone (deer) **2** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look โ€ข Hunt Conditions ๐ŸŒ” Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 90% Sunrise 7:38 am Sunset 6:57 pm Temp 61ยฐF Wind 5 mph Weather as of 7:55 AM ET Fair โ€” bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement. 83 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. North Zone (deer) โ€ข Bexar County ## San Antonio Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**Bexar County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 โ€“ Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Jan 3, 2027; youth-only Oct 30 โ€“ Nov 1 and Jan 4โ€“17; special late season Jan 4โ€“17, 2027. **Bag Limit:**5 deer, no more than 2 bucks (TPWD Bexar County page). Deer season is OPEN in Bexar County. Hunter education required for hunters born on or after Sept 2, 1971. See TPWD means and methods. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/bexar) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Feral Hog CLOSED **Season Dates**Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026โ€“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 2026โ€“27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs. Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026โ€“27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/2026-2027-hunting-season-dates) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Spring Turkey OPEN **Season Dates**Bexar County: fall archery Oct 3 โ€“ Nov 6, 2026; fall season Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Jan 3, 2027; spring Apr 3 โ€“ May 16, 2027. **Bag Limit:**See TPWD's Bexar County page for turkey bag limits. Turkey season is OPEN in Bexar County. Upland game bird endorsement required. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/bexar) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Mourning Dove OPEN **Season Dates**Bexar County, northern part (Central Zone): Sept 1 โ€“ Oct 25 and Dec 11, 2026 โ€“ Jan 14, 2027. Southern part (South Zone): Sept 1 โ€“ Oct 25 and Dec 18, 2026 โ€“ Jan 21, 2027. Check TPWD's zone map. **Bag Limit:**15 per day. Dove season is OPEN. HIP certification and migratory game bird endorsement required. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/bexar) ยท 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. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## San Antonio Hunting Weather Now 61F Partly Cloudy Feels like 61ยฐF as of 7:55 AM ET Wind 5 mph NNW Humidity 84% Pressure 1020 hPa Moon Waxing Gibbous Location San Antonio, TX Field Scout Tips - Deer season is open โ€” focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Turkey, Dove. - Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully โ€” enter and exit your stand downwind. - High humidity (84%) intensifies scent. Spray down thoroughly and hunt with wind in your face. Solunar Index ## San Antonio Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 61ยฐF Optimal Wind Speed 5 mph Ideal โ€” Calm Barometric 1020 hPa High โ€” Active Moon Phase ๐ŸŒ” Fair PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## San Antonio Hunt Forecast โ€” 5 Days TODAY Mostly Sunny 86ยฐ / 61ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR FRI Sunny 86ยฐ / 63ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR SAT Partly Sunny 85ยฐ / 65ยฐ 8 mph wind FAIR SUN Partly Sunny 82ยฐ / 62ยฐ 10 mph wind FAIR MON Partly Sunny 81ยฐ / 65ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR Public Hunting Lands ## San Antonio Texas Wildlife Management Areas 2 public hunting areas near San Antonio. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go. Kerr WMA STATE WMA (DRAWN HUNTS) Kerr County โ€ข Hill Country ยท northwest of San Antonio Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Public hunting on Kerr WMA is by TPWD drawn hunt only (area code KE). Spring turkey applications close Nov 1, 2026, for hunts Apr 6โ€“8, 2027. Drawn permit, valid Texas license and tags; orientation required. Kerr WMA: (830) 238-4483. Field Tip Apply through the Texas Public Hunt Drawing System. [Field Guide](https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=12) TPWD Annual Public Hunting (APH) lands STATE PROGRAM Statewide (search by county) โ€ข units across South and Central Texas Dove Small Game Waterfowl Deer (where listed) TPWD leases and manages public hunting units statewide under the Annual Public Hunting Permit. Use TPWD's area and legal-game search or map booklet to find units and dates. Texas hunting license plus the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit. Field Tip Search by county and legal game before you go. 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Statewide Sep 1 โ€“ Oct 25; Dec 11, 2026 โ€“ Jan 14, 2027 Dove (Central Zone) Northern Bexar County. 15 per day. Central Zone Sep 1 โ€“ Oct 25; Dec 18, 2026 โ€“ Jan 21, 2027 Dove (South Zone) Southern Bexar County. 15 per day. South Zone Sep 1, 2026 โ€“ Aug 31, 2027 Squirrel Open year-round in Bexar County. Statewide Nov 14 โ€“ 29 and Dec 5, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Ducks (North Zone) 6 per day. Youth/veterans Nov 7โ€“8. North Zone Nov 7 โ€“ 29 and Dec 12, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Ducks (South Zone) 6 per day. Youth Oct 31 โ€“ Nov 1. South Zone Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Feb 7, 2027 Geese (West Zone) Dark and light geese, west of IH 35. West Zone Sep 19 โ€“ 27, 2026 Teal Statewide early teal season. Statewide Nov 1, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Quail 15 per day. Statewide Dec 18, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Woodcock Statewide Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Feb 21, 2027 Snipe Statewide Sep 12 โ€“ 27, 2026 Early Canada Goose Statewide 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 ## San Antonio Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the San Antonio area, answered. - When does deer season open in San Antonio Texas? Bexar County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 โ€“ Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Jan 3, 2027; youth-only Oct 30 โ€“ Nov 1 and Jan 4โ€“17; special late season Jan 4โ€“17, 2027. - Where can I hunt near San Antonio Texas? Near San Antonio, Kerr WMA offers drawn hunts, and TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit opens leased units statewide. - Do I need a license to hunt in Texas? 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. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Texas? Sunday hunting rules in Texas vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with TPWD and Bexar County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in North Zone (deer)? Bexar County: 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks (TPWD county page). - Are there bear in the San Antonio area? 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 Bexar County. ITS ALL HERE! 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