Deer in Texas in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see deer in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 6,334 of the 56,945 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Peak month for deer in Texas

11.1%

of yearly sightings

6,334

records in November

#1

busiest month of 12

56,945

verified records a year

October 9%, November 11.1%, December 8.8%. Busiest month is November at 11.1%.

Best months: November, April, October

56,945 verified observations of deer in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When deer are recorded in Texas

Peak month

November

6,334 records (11.1% of the year)

Quietest month

August

3,648 records

MonthObservationsShare
January4,3787.7%
February4,1637.3%
March4,3937.7%
Aprilpeak6,10410.7%
May4,8298.5%
June4,6128.1%
July3,7866.6%
August3,6486.4%
September4,5698%
Octoberpeak5,1209%
Novemberpeak6,33411.1%
December5,0098.8%

Deer you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
White-tailed Deer54,328
Mule Deer2,349

In Texas, November carries 11.1% of the year's deer sightings, about 2.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from October (9%) into November, and it heads toward December (8.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The deer most often recorded in Texas are White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which deer you are most likely to see

  • White-tailed Deer54,328 records
  • Mule Deer2,349 records
Plan your tripAmistad National Recreation Area

Plan your deer trip in Texas

Start with live tours near Amistad National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see deer in Texas in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 6,334 of the 56,945 verified deer sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see deer in Texas?+

November is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of November, April and October.

What month is best for deer in Texas?+

November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, April and October, based on 56,945 verified observations.

Which deer are you most likely to see in Texas?+

The most-recorded species in Texas are White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.