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)
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌔
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90%
7:38 am
6:57 pm
61°F
5 mph
Weather as of 7:55 AM ET
Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement.
North Zone (deer) • Bexar County
In Season Now: San Antonio Hunting · Oct. 22
Open now
- Archery Deer Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026 · North Zone
- Fall Turkey Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Statewide
- Dove (Central Zone) Sep 1 – Oct 25; Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027 · Central Zone
- Dove (South Zone) Sep 1 – Oct 25; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027 · South 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
- Geese (West Zone) Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 · West Zone
- Snipe Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027 · Statewide
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
San Antonio Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesBexar County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; youth-only Oct 30 – Nov 1 and Jan 4–17; special late season Jan 4–17, 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 · 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
OPEN
Season DatesBexar County: fall archery Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026; fall season Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; spring Apr 3 – 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 · verified 2026-10-22
Mourning Dove
OPEN
Season DatesBexar County, northern part (Central Zone): Sept 1 – Oct 25 and Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027. Southern part (South Zone): Sept 1 – Oct 25 and Dec 18, 2026 – 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 · 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
San Antonio Hunting Weather Now
61F
Clear
Feels like 61°F
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 — focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Turkey, Dove.
- Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — 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
61°F
Optimal
Wind Speed
5 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1020 hPa
High — Active
Moon Phase
🌔
Fair
Extended Outlook
San Antonio Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Sunny
0° / 62°
5 mph wind
FAIR
FRI
Sunny
86° / 65°
5 mph wind
FAIR
SAT
Partly Sunny
86° / 66°
8 mph wind
FAIR
SUN
Mostly Cloudy
83° / 62°
10 mph wind
FAIR
MON
Partly Sunny
81° / 65°
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)
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 6–8, 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.
TPWD Annual Public Hunting (APH) lands
STATE PROGRAM
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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Gear reviews and picks for the San Antonio hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
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Laser Rangefinder
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TX Hunting Season Calendar
Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026
Archery Deer
Bexar County.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
General Deer
Youth-only Oct 30 – Nov 1 and Jan 4–17. 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks.
Jan 4 – 17, 2027
Special Late Deer
Bexar County.
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Fall Turkey
Archery Oct 3 – Nov 6; fall Nov 7 – Jan 3.
Apr 3 – May 16, 2027
Spring Turkey
Bexar County.
Sep 1 – Oct 25; Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027
Dove (Central Zone)
Northern Bexar County. 15 per day.
Sep 1 – Oct 25; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027
Dove (South Zone)
Southern Bexar County. 15 per day.
Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Squirrel
Open year-round in Bexar 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 – Feb 7, 2027
Geese (West Zone)
Dark and light geese, west 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
San Antonio Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the San Antonio area, answered.
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Bexar County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; youth-only Oct 30 – Nov 1 and Jan 4–17; special late season Jan 4–17, 2027.
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Near San Antonio, Kerr WMA offers drawn hunts, and TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit opens leased units statewide.
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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 Bexar County before hunting on Sunday.
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Bexar County: 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks (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 Bexar County.
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