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The
archery-only seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer and Rio Grande turkey
open October 3 and run through November 6.
 There are no new regulations pertaining to archery season this year, but refer to your Outdoor Annual for archery only season dates and regulations on wild game, bows, crossbows, projectiles, artificial light, archery stamp endorsement and county-specific regulations. The Outdoor Annual is available as a mobile app, online and wherever licenses are sold. It’s also available in Spanish.
While hunting, bowhunters must carry the following:
Licenses and endorsements are available at retailers, online and by phone at 800-895-4248. There is a $5 convenience charge for online and phone purchases. Official Hunter Education certification is required for anyone born after 9/2/71 and you must have proof of it (or a deferral) on your person. If you can't find your card, print a duplicate at no charge. Keep the proof in your pocket!
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 Whether you’re already into archery or just curious, we have the resources to help you expand your skills. If you’re 12 years of age or older, take a Bowhunter Education course and work on:
- mastering new archery techniques and learn the anatomy and behavior of the game
- becoming adept at scouting, tracking and recovering game
- developing a high degree of stealth, perseverance, patience and effort
If you’ve got a young potential archer in your midst, there’s an Archery in the Schools Program to develop children’s skills. Archery is the rare sport where boys and girls – including those with special needs – can compete on equal ground.
Other resources include a list of archery associations and info on the Six Stages of Hunter Development - read it and find out which stage you’re at, or want to reach.
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 Built exclusively for Texas hunters, the official My Texas Hunt Harvest app will keep track of your hunting season successes and allows you to report harvested game in real-time . It also helps Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists manage game populations so we can keep hunting top-notch in Texas. It’s easy to use, works even if there is no internet connection, and the app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Bowhunters and archers can use it to:
- Log your harvested game animals
- View your harvest history on your smartphone or tablet
- Voluntarily report harvests for all game species (to aid in wildlife management)
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Did you know…
During archery season, you can hunt white-tailed deer on public hunting lands with a $48 Annual Public Hunting permit.
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