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)
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌔
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90%
7:13 am
6:27 pm
70°F
0 mph
Weather as of 7:20 AM ET
Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement.
Trans-Pecos (mule deer) • El Paso County
In Season Now: El Paso Hunting · Oct. 22
Open now
- Archery Mule Deer Oct 3 – Nov 26, 2026 · El Paso County
- Dove (North Zone) Sep 1 – Nov 8; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 · North Zone
- Squirrel Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027 · Statewide
Coming up
- Quail Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Statewide
- General Mule Deer Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026 · El Paso County
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
El Paso Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesEl 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 · verified 2026-10-22
Feral Hog
CLOSED
Season DatesFeral 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 · verified 2026-10-22
Spring Turkey
CLOSED
Season DatesTPWD'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 · verified 2026-10-22
Mourning Dove
OPEN
Season DatesEl 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 · 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
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
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
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.
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 SpotCommunity Reviews
El Paso Hunting Reviews
Share Your Hunt
Hunted a El Paso-area WMA or private land? Tell us about it in 280 characters or fewer.
Community
Here We...
Bag Them Big...
Trophy harvests, personal bests, and record-book moments from El Paso hunters.
Don't Drink by the Swig...
Your favorite post-hunt watering hole. Where do you go when the hunt is done?
Coverage
El Paso Hunting News
Local — El Paso and Borderland
Texas
Official
El Paso hunting
No new El Paso-area hunting stories this week. Check current Texas hunting rules from the state wildlife agency, and watch this page for the next local report.
More at Outdoor Sports
Fishing, camping, hiking, and all outdoor sports coverage for El Paso and Borderland, TX
Outfitters and Gear
Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the El Paso hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
Gear Reviews — Tested for Borderland, TX Hunting
As an Amazon Associate, HERE earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability subject to change.
Icotec Nomad+ Programmable Predator Call/Decoy Combo with Bluetooth - 165 Professional Sound…
Decoy
Hand-picked by the HERE Hunting desk this week. Icotec Nomad+ Programmable Predator Call/Decoy Combo with Bluetooth - 165 Professional Sound….
$13.99
Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk
View on Amazon →
ATN Thor 5 Smart HD Thermal Scope w/Ultra Sensative Gen 5 Sensor, Video Rec, Built in LRF, B…
Optic / Scope
Hand-picked by the HERE Hunting desk this week. ATN Thor 5 Smart HD Thermal Scope w/Ultra Sensative Gen 5 Sensor, Video Rec, Built in LRF, B….
$1676.85
Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk
View on Amazon →
Pulsar Trail 3 LRF Thermal Riflescope with Laser Range Finder and Mount
Laser Rangefinder
Hand-picked by the HERE Hunting desk this week. Pulsar Trail 3 LRF Thermal Riflescope with Laser Range Finder and Mount.
$2899.97
Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk
View on Amazon →
Garmin inReach® Mini 3, Rugged Compact Global Satellite Communicator with Color Touchscreen,…
GPS / Navigation
Hand-picked by the HERE Hunting desk this week. Garmin inReach® Mini 3, Rugged Compact Global Satellite Communicator with Color Touchscreen,….
$399.99
Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk
View on Amazon →
Vortex Optics Fury HD 5000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binoculars
Laser Rangefinder
Hand-picked by the HERE Hunting desk this week. Vortex Optics Fury HD 5000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binoculars.
$799.00
Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk
View on Amazon →
TACTACAM Reveal X PRO Cellular Trail Camera, Verizon and AT&T, NO Glow, Integrated GPS Track…
Trail Camera
Hand-picked by the HERE Hunting desk this week. TACTACAM Reveal X PRO Cellular Trail Camera, Verizon and AT&T, NO Glow, Integrated GPS Track….
$99.99
Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk
View on Amazon →
Outfitter, Guide Service, or Hunting Retailer?
Get featured in the Essential Gear section and reach active hunters across the HERE City Network — 100+ cities.
Learn About Gear AdvertisingTrans-Pecos (mule deer) Key Dates
TX Hunting Season Calendar
Oct 3 – Nov 26, 2026
Archery Mule Deer
Trans-Pecos.
Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026
General Mule Deer
1 buck.
Sep 1 – Nov 8; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027
Dove (North Zone)
15 per day.
Oct 24 – 25 and Oct 30, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Ducks (High Plains Mallard Management Unit)
6 per day. Youth Oct 17–18.
Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Squirrel
Open year-round in El Paso County.
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Quail
15 per day.
Sep 19 – 27, 2026
Teal
Statewide early teal season.
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.
-
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.
-
Use TPWD's Annual Public Hunting search and map booklet to find public units near El Paso.
-
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.
-
Sunday hunting rules in Texas vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with TPWD and El Paso County before hunting on Sunday.
-
Mule deer: 1 buck (TPWD El Paso County page).
-
Bear hunting in Texas is regulated by TPWD. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current TPWD hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to El Paso County.
HUNTING NEWS NEAR EL PASO TX
Hunting coverage from the 10 closest HERE cities.