Hunting season begins Sept. 1 in Corpus Christi

Another favorable deer season is expected this year, according to Alan Cain, white-tailed deer program leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. In 2019, the hunter success rate was about 60 percent. Similar numbers are expected this year.
“With any luck, we’ll receive another rain or two in July, solidifying the good conditions and setting the stage for another favorable hunting season,” Cain said. "From a statewide perspective, hunters might expect to see a higher proportion of bucks in the 6.5- to 8.5-year age classes as a result of above-average fawn crops in previous corresponding years."
A license is required to hunt in the state of Texas. For more information, visit the TPWD website.
The 2020-21 hunting season dates are now set, and 101CorpusChristi.com has the information right here for South Texas and the Coastal Bend.
DOVE

• September 1-November 12 and December 18-January 3
• Special white-winged dove days for South Texas hunters are September 5-6, September 12, and September 13 (special regulations apply)

QUAIL
Statewide: October 31-February 28
RIO GRANDE TURKEY
• November 7-January 17 and January 4-17
• Youth-only: October 31-November 1 and January 18-31
WHITE-TAILED DEER
• Archery season: October 3-November 6
• General season: November 7-January 17
• Youth-only: October 31-November 1
Regulations such as tags and bag limits can be found in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual online or by downloading the free app on your smartphone. Because of the economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Outdoor Annual print version will not be available for the 2020-21 season. Users can instead access season dates and regulations, view their license, and more with the app. The new season regulations are automatically updated in mid-August each year (requires internet access). Once the app is updated, users can reference it in the field, even without internet access!