--- title: "College Station Hunting" url: https://www.herecollegestation.com/hunting-college-station-tx/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-05:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-05:00 author: "" site: "HERE College Station" attribution: "HERE College Station" --- # College Station Hunting *Source: [HERE College Station](https://www.herecollegestation.com/hunting-college-station-tx/) โ€” July 26, 2026 by * HERE College Station # College Station TX Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Brazos County and North Zone (deer). Hog: Closed Turkey: Closed Dove: Open Deer: Open North Zone (deer) **2** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look โ€ข Hunt Conditions ๐ŸŒ” Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 90% Sunrise 7:31 am Sunset 6:47 pm Temp 59ยฐF Wind 3 mph Weather as of 8:20 AM ET Fair โ€” bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement. 91 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. North Zone (deer) โ€ข Brazos County ## College Station Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**Brazos County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 โ€“ Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Jan 3, 2027; antlerless Nov 7โ€“29; youth-only Oct 30 โ€“ Nov 1 and Jan 4โ€“17; muzzleloader Jan 4โ€“17, 2027. **Bag Limit:**See TPWD's Brazos County page for bag limits. Deer season is OPEN in Brazos County. Hunter education required for hunters born on or after Sept 2, 1971. See TPWD means and methods. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/brazos) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Feral Hog CLOSED **Season Dates**Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026โ€“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 2026โ€“27 season dates. Check TPWD rules and landowner permission before hunting hogs. Feral hogs are not listed as a game season in TPWD's 2026โ€“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) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Spring Turkey CLOSED **Season Dates**TPWD's 2026โ€“27 Brazos County page lists no turkey season. **Bag Limit:**N/A TPWD's 2026โ€“27 Brazos County page lists no turkey season. TPWD's 2026โ€“27 Brazos County page lists no turkey season. per [TPWD](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/counties/brazos) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Mourning Dove OPEN **Season Dates**Brazos County (Central Zone): Sept 1 โ€“ Oct 25 and Dec 11, 2026 โ€“ Jan 14, 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/brazos) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Season dates shown are for North Zone (deer) private lands. 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Solunar Index ## College Station Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 59ยฐF Optimal Wind Speed 3 mph Ideal โ€” Calm Barometric 1022 hPa High โ€” Active Moon Phase ๐ŸŒ” Fair PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## College Station Hunt Forecast โ€” 5 Days TODAY Sunny 85ยฐ / 57ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR FRI Sunny 85ยฐ / 58ยฐ 3 mph wind FAIR SAT Sunny 85ยฐ / 61ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR SUN Partly Sunny 81ยฐ / 59ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR MON Partly Sunny 81ยฐ / 61ยฐ 3 mph wind FAIR Public Hunting Lands ## College Station Texas Wildlife Management Areas 2 public hunting areas near College Station. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go. Somerville WMA STATE WMA Lee and Burleson counties โ€ข west of College Station Whitetail Deer (archery) Feral Hog (archery) Small Game Waterfowl For 2026โ€“27, deer and feral hog hunting on Somerville WMA is archery-only; other game is shotgun-only. Texas hunting license plus the Annual Public Hunting Permit. Field Tip Download TPWD's Somerville WMA map before you go. [Field Guide](https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/images/somerville_wma_map.pdf) Sam Houston National Forest WMA NATIONAL FOREST (WMA) Montgomery, San Jacinto and Walker counties โ€ข east of College Station Whitetail Deer Squirrel Dove Waterfowl The whole Sam Houston National Forest is a TPWD Wildlife Management Area. Texas hunting license plus the Annual Public Hunting Permit for adults. Field Tip Check the map booklet for no-hunting recreation areas. [Field Guide](https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?activity=hunting&id=30) Did We Miss a Spot? Know a College Station-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. 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Statewide Nov 14 โ€“ 29 and Dec 5, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Ducks (North Zone) 6 per day. Youth/veterans Nov 7โ€“8. North Zone Nov 7 โ€“ 29 and Dec 12, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Ducks (South Zone) 6 per day. Youth Oct 31 โ€“ Nov 1. South Zone Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 (dark); Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Feb 19, 2027 (light) Geese (East Zone) East of IH 35. East Zone Sep 19 โ€“ 27, 2026 Teal Statewide early teal season. Statewide Nov 1, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Quail 15 per day. Statewide Dec 18, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Woodcock Statewide Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Feb 21, 2027 Snipe Statewide Sep 12 โ€“ 27, 2026 Early Canada Goose Statewide Dates reflect 2026 Texas hunting regulations for North Zone (deer). Always verify with the current TPWD Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Questions and Answers ## College Station Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the College Station area, answered. - When does deer season open in College Station Texas? Brazos County (TPWD North Zone): archery Oct 3 โ€“ Nov 6, 2026; general season Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Jan 3, 2027; antlerless Nov 7โ€“29; youth-only Oct 30 โ€“ Nov 1 and Jan 4โ€“17; muzzleloader Jan 4โ€“17, 2027. - Where can I hunt near College Station Texas? Near College Station, public options include Somerville WMA (archery-only deer) and the Sam Houston National Forest WMA. Both need the Annual Public Hunting Permit. - 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 Brazos County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in North Zone (deer)? See TPWD's Brazos County page for deer bag limits. - Are there bear in the College Station area? 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 Brazos County. ITS ALL HERE! Hunting News Near You![THE HERE CITY NETWORK](https://www.herecity.com)[Houston, TX](https://www.herehoustontx.com/hunting/) [Dallas, TX](https://www.heredallas.com/hunting/) [San Antonio, TX](https://www.heresanantonio.com/hunting/) [Shreveport, LA](https://www.hereshreveport.com/hunting/) [Oklahoma City, OK](https://www.hereoklahomacity.com/hunting/) [New Orleans, LA](https://www.hereneworleans.com/hunting/) [Oxford, MS](https://www.hereoxford.com/hunting/) [Memphis, TN](https://www.herememphis.com/hunting/) [Starkville, MS](https://www.herestarkville.com/hunting/) [Birmingham, AL](https://www.herebirmingham.com/hunting/)