Texas hunting seasons are the perfect time for you to bag small and big games. This list is only for hunters using archery equipment. The schedule includes general seasons for the year 2021: Deer – Archery: Oct 3 – Nov 6. General: November 7 – January 17. Season dates are different by zone for the general season. Alligator – General: Sept 10-30 Mule Deer – Archery: Oct 3 – Nov 6. General: Nov. 21 – Dec 13 Pronghorn – General: Oct 3-11 Wild Turkey – General (Fall) for Archery: Oct 3 to Nov 6. General (Spring): Apr 1 to May 16 Javelina – General: North – Oct 1 to Feb 22. South – Sept 1 to Aug 31 You can catch rabbits and hares all season long too. Other game seasons for quails, pheasants, squirrels, and other animals vary by region. Seasons start from September to February next year. Hunting out of season is against the law. So be aware of these specific hunting seasons. If you see someone breaking the law, call the sheriff’s department. You can also call Operation Game Thief, a nonprofit wildlife program against crime. They offer cash rewards for people who report violations.