Texas Porch

Upland birds

Quail

Bobwhite, blue (scaled), and Gambel's.

A statewide upland classic with a long winter season.

Where

Statewide. Bobwhite is most common; scaled quail in the west; Gambel's in the far west.

Daily / season limit

15 per day, possession 45.

Season(s) (2026-2027)

  • Statewide Nov. 1, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027

License & add-ons

Hunting license plus the Upland Game Bird Endorsement.

  • Upland Game Bird Endorsement

Source to confirm: TPWD Quail

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Wild turkey

Rio Grande turkey covers most of the state; the Eastern turkey in the far east is much more limited. Read this one closely.

Where: Rio Grande: central, southern, and western Texas. Eastern: far East Texas.

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Pheasant

A short, region-only season where hens are off-limits.

Where: Only the Panhandle and South Plains counties.

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Chachalaca

Sometimes called the 'Mexican tree pheasant,' found in just four counties.

Where: Only Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties.

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Official sources

Hunting rules for quail come from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Confirm the season, limits, and your county's rules before you hunt.

Data vintage:
Built on the 2026-2027 season
Last reviewed:
July 10, 2026

Before you act: Seasons, limits, and open counties change every year. The official TPWD pages are the final word. How to use Texas Porch carefully.

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