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Ector County Has Seasons for Quail and Javelina

Ector County The Great Outdoors

For 2026-27, Ector County quail season runs November 1 through February 28. The daily bag is 15, with a possession limit of 45. An Upland Game Bird Endorsement is required, and Mearns' quail has no open season.

Javelina season runs October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The limit is two per license year. A hunting license does not grant access to land: get permission for a private tract and follow any public-unit access rules. Check the current Outdoor Annual before hunting.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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