Texas Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Texas.
Texas Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Texas. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
5 species
Game Birds
7 species
Fish Species
4 species
Total Species
16
Big Game
5 species in Texas
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | No daily | - | 5 deer | County-specific antlerless rules |
| Mule Deer | No daily | - | 2 per year | Trans-Pecos region |
| Pronghorn | 1 | - | 1 per year | Panhandle and Trans-Pecos |
| Wild Hog | No limit | - | - | Year-round; huge populations |
| Javelina | No daily | - | 2 per year | South Texas |
Upland Birds
4 species in Texas
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 4 | - | 4 per year | Gobblers only spring; either sex fall |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | Three species combined |
| Quail | 15 | 45 | - | Bobwhite and scaled |
| Pheasant | 3 | 6 | - | Panhandle only |
Waterfowl
3 species in Texas
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 6 | 18 | - | - |
| Geese | 5 | 15 | - | - |
| Sandhill Crane | 3 | 6 | - | - |
Fish
4 species in Texas
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | - | - | 14" minimum | - |
| Striped Bass | Varies | - | - | - | Lake-specific |
| Channel Catfish | 25 | - | - | - | - |
| Redfish | 3 | - | - | 18-28" slot limit | - |
Texas Special Notes
Texas regulations are county-specific for deer. The Outdoor Annual is essential reading.
Texas Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 16 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
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- White-tailed Deer
- Mule Deer
- Pronghorn
- Wild Hog
- Javelina
- Wildlife Agency
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Texas Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Texas
What is the deer bag limit in Texas?
In Texas, the daily deer limit is No daily with a season limit of 5 deer. County-specific antlerless rules
What big game can I hunt in Texas?
Texas regulates: White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Texas?
Top species in Texas: Largemouth Bass 5/day (14" minimum); Striped Bass Varies/day; Channel Catfish 25/day. Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Texas-specific regulations to flag?
Texas regulations are county-specific for deer. The Outdoor Annual is essential reading.
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