Archery-only season for white-tailed deer, mule deer and wild turkey opens Sat., Oct. 3, and runs through Fri., Nov. 6. Check the Outdoor Annual for the types of archery and crossbow equipment that are allowed for taking game, as well as other bowhunting regulations and specific county regulations.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/turkey
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/season-types/archery-only
Prospects for white-tailed deer are good across the state since spring rains allowed many regions to recover from last year's very dry fall and winter. If you're looking for new bowhunting grounds, check out our more than 1 million acres of public hunting lands. All you need to access them is an Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48).