Migratory birds

Geese

Dark geese and light geese, by zone.

Split into East and West goose zones, with limits set yearly.

Where

Statewide, split into East and West goose zones.

Set yearly by zone and goose type — check the official page.

Early Canada goose (East) Sept. 12-27, 2026
Dark geese (West / East) Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2027 / Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027
Light geese (West / East) Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2027 / Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 19, 2027

Hunting license + Migratory Game Bird Endorsement + HIP.

Source to confirm: TPWD Goose / Migratory Bird Regulations

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Migratory birds

Texas's biggest opening-day tradition, split into three zones.

Where: Statewide, in three zones (North, Central, South).

Migratory birds

Federal rules set the outside limits; Texas picks its dates inside that frame.

Where: Statewide, in three units: High Plains Mallard Management Unit, North Zone, and South Zone.

Migratory birds

A statewide early teal season before the regular duck season opens.

Where: Statewide.

Migratory birds

Hunted in three zones, and you need a separate (free) federal permit.

Where: Statewide, in three zones (A, B, C).

Official sources

Hunting rules for geese come from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Confirm the season, limits, and your county's rules before you hunt.

Caution: Seasons, limits, and open counties change every year. The official TPWD pages are the final word.

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