--- title: "El Paso Hunting" url: https://www.hereelpaso.com/hunting-el-paso-tx/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-06:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-06:00 author: "" site: "HERE El Paso" attribution: "HERE El Paso" --- # El Paso Hunting *Source: [HERE El Paso](https://www.hereelpaso.com/hunting-el-paso-tx/) — July 26, 2026 by * HERE El Paso # El Paso TX Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for El Paso County and Trans-Pecos (mule deer). Hog: Closed Turkey: Closed Dove: Open Deer: Open Trans-Pecos (mule deer) **1** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌔 Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 90% Sunrise 7:13 am Sunset 6:27 pm Temp 70°F Wind 0 mph Weather as of 7:20 AM ET Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement. 81 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Trans-Pecos (mule deer) • El Paso County ## El Paso Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**El Paso County: TPWD lists no white-tailed deer season. Mule deer (Trans-Pecos): archery Oct 3 – Nov 26, 2026; general season Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026. **Bag Limit:**1 buck (mule deer, TPWD El Paso County page). Mule deer season is OPEN in El Paso County. Hunter education required for hunters born on or after Sept 2, 1971. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/el-paso) · verified 2026-10-22 Feral Hog CLOSED **Season Dates**Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026–27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs. **Bag Limit:**N/A Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026–27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs. Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026–27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/2026-2027-hunting-season-dates) · verified 2026-10-22 Spring Turkey CLOSED **Season Dates**TPWD's 2026–27 El Paso County page lists no turkey season. **Bag Limit:**N/A TPWD's 2026–27 El Paso County page lists no turkey season. TPWD's 2026–27 El Paso County page lists no turkey season. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/el-paso) · verified 2026-10-22 Mourning Dove OPEN **Season Dates**El Paso County (North Zone): Sept 1 – Nov 8, 2026 and Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027. **Bag Limit:**15 per day. Dove season is OPEN. HIP certification and migratory game bird endorsement required. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/el-paso) · verified 2026-10-22 Season dates shown are for Trans-Pecos (mule deer) private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with TPWD before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## El Paso Hunting Weather Now 70F Clear Feels like 70°F as of 7:20 AM ET Wind 0 mph N Humidity 56% Pressure 1022 hPa Moon Waxing Gibbous Location El Paso, TX Field Scout Tips - Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Dove. - Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind. Solunar Index ## El Paso Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 70°F Warm Wind Speed 0 mph Ideal — Calm Barometric 1022 hPa High — Active Moon Phase 🌔 Fair PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## El Paso Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 86° / 67° 15 mph wind STAY IN FRI Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 84° / 62° 7 mph wind SLOW SAT Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 80° / 60° 9 mph wind STAY IN SUN Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 77° / 59° 6 mph wind SLOW MON Partly Sunny 74° / 57° 6 mph wind GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## El Paso Texas Wildlife Management Areas 1 public hunting area near El Paso. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go. TPWD Annual Public Hunting (APH) lands STATE PROGRAM El Paso County and statewide • search TPWD's map for units near El Paso Dove Small Game Waterfowl Deer (where listed) TPWD leases and manages public hunting units statewide under the Annual Public Hunting Permit. Use TPWD's area and legal-game search or map booklet to find units and dates. Texas hunting license plus the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit. Field Tip Search by county and legal game before you go. [Field Guide](https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/public/annual_public_hunting/) Did We Miss a Spot? Know a El Paso-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. [Report a Hunting Spot](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-hunting-spot) [Launch Special$1 a day for up to 90 days — Best deal in El Paso Reach all the Hunting traffic in El Paso — it’s a deal! Find out how](#hr-banner-form) Launch Special Your Banner *Here* $1/day Up to **90 days** at the launch rate. Cancel anytime. - Drop us your website URL — we build the banner for you - Runs above the **Community Reviews** section - No contract. No setup fee. Cancel anytime. - Local El Paso hunters see your business every visit Your Name * Business Name * Website URL * Email * Phone (optional) How long would you like to reserve it? 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Trans-Pecos (mule deer) Key Dates ## TX Hunting Season Calendar Oct 3 – Nov 26, 2026 Archery Mule Deer Trans-Pecos. El Paso County Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026 General Mule Deer 1 buck. El Paso County Sep 1 – Nov 8; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 Dove (North Zone) 15 per day. North Zone Oct 24 – 25 and Oct 30, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 Ducks (High Plains Mallard Management Unit) 6 per day. Youth Oct 17–18. High Plains Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027 Squirrel Open year-round in El Paso County. Statewide Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 Quail 15 per day. Statewide Sep 19 – 27, 2026 Teal Statewide early teal season. Statewide Dates reflect 2026 Texas hunting regulations for Trans-Pecos (mule deer). Always verify with the current TPWD Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Questions and Answers ## El Paso Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the El Paso area, answered. - When does deer season open in El Paso Texas? El Paso County: TPWD lists no white-tailed deer season. Mule deer (Trans-Pecos): archery Oct 3 – Nov 26, 2026; general season Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026. - Where can I hunt near El Paso Texas? Use TPWD's Annual Public Hunting search and map booklet to find public units near El Paso. - Do I need a license to hunt in Texas? Yes. Texas requires a hunting license, plus endorsements such as the migratory game bird endorsement for doves and ducks. Buy from TPWD online or at a retailer. Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Sept 2, 1971. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Texas? Sunday hunting rules in Texas vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with TPWD and El Paso County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Trans-Pecos (mule deer)? 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