Texas Hunting Zone Central Texas — Central Texas / Hill Country Zone

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Texas Wildlife Management Unit Zone Central Texas for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone Central Texas
🏹 Archery Season
Oct 1 – Nov 1
🔫 Firearms Season
Nov 2 – Jan 19
👦 Youth Season
Oct 26–27
Zone Details
Counties Kerr, Gillespie, Mason, Llano, Kimble, Menard, McCulloch, San Saba, Burnet
Antler Restriction At least 1 unbranched antler or 13-inch spread
Doe / Antlerless Limit 2 antlerless deer per season
Notes Hill Country; highest deer density in Texas; many Managed Lands Deer permits
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