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Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM

2025 Deer Hunting Preview

2025 Deer Hunting Preview
Texas has a robust deer herd numbering close to 5 million animals, way more than any other state. TPWD is predicting average to above average antler growth on bucks in most areas of the state. (Photo by Matt Williams)

Outlook is bright across most of the state as Nov. 1 opener draws close

You can have those sunrise tee times and daybreak jaunts on the e-Bike. My idea of a good time on a brisk fall morning is witnessing the dawn of a new day from the confines of a Texas deer blind.

There are nearly 800,000 other men, women and youngsters in this state who share the passion, and most of them will be in the field bright and early on Saturday, November 1. That is the opening day of the 2025-26 general season for white-tailed deer in the North and South hunting zones.

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Jerry Rochelle
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