A bumper acorn that fell across parts of Texas this year, combined with a fall green up, stifled deer movements and slowed activity around food plots and feeders throughout much of November and December. The general season for white-tailed deer closes Jan
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Bonus Seasons
Ready or not, the statewide general seasons for white-tailed deer and fall Rio Grande turkey are slowly winding down. The North Zone seasons that include most of Texas roll to close on New Year’s Day. South Zone seasons end January 15.
Turkey season remains open through February 26 in Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy counties. There is no fall hunting season for eastern wild turkeys.
The good news is both general season closures are followed by a series of special seasons that give youths and...