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Migratory birds

Geese

Dark geese and light geese, by zone.

Split into East and West goose zones, with limits set yearly.

Where

Statewide, split into East and West goose zones.

Daily / season limit

Set yearly by zone and goose type — check the official page.

Season(s) (2026-2027)

  • Early Canada goose (East) Sept. 12-27, 2026
  • Dark geese (West / East) Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2027 / Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027
  • Light geese (West / East) Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2027 / Nov. 7, 2026 - Feb. 19, 2027

License & add-ons

Hunting license + Migratory Game Bird Endorsement + HIP.

  • Migratory Game Bird Endorsement
  • HIP certification

Quirks & things to watch

  • Dark geese are Canada and white-fronted; light geese are snow and Ross's.

Source to confirm: TPWD Goose / Migratory Bird Regulations

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Official sources

Hunting rules for geese come from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Confirm the season, limits, and your county's rules before you hunt.

Data vintage:
Built on the 2026-2027 season
Last reviewed:
June 15, 2026

Caution: Seasons, limits, and open counties change every year. The official TPWD pages are the final word.

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