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Mule Deer Season in Ector County Is Short

Ector County The Great Outdoors

Ector County sits within the Trans-Pecos mule deer zone. For the 2025–2026 season, archery ran from late September through late November, and the general season ran about two weeks in late November and early December. The bag limit is one buck for all seasons combined.

Mule deer hunting in West Texas is primarily on private land. You must have landowner permission and a valid Texas hunting license. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual each year before the season — dates and rules can change.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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