The 2025-26 hunting season has kicked off with a great start to dove season for hunters across the state. Changes for Non-Resident HuntersLegislation passed this spring simplified license options for non-resident hunters from five license options to two. Regulation ChangesSome additional changes for this next hunting season include:For wild turkeys in Hill County, IH35E now serves as the zone boundary line. Season Date ChangesHunters should be aware of several season date changes for the 2025-26 hunting seasons before their first hunt including:Expansion of archery mule deer seasons in both the Panhandle and Trans Pecos. New quail hunting season dates.