Hunting
Deer Forecast Improved by Rain
Despite one of the worst droughts on record last year, the deer population came through with minimal population impacts. Timely rainfall has helped. Most areas experienced a low fawn crop last year, but there were very few reports of any significant adult mortality related to the drought, according to Alan Cain, who heads up TPWD's white-tailed deer program.
Read more of his assessment in the 2012-2013 Hunting Forecast in the October issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. For more on this year’s hunting forecast for deer, turkey, quail and more watch this just released video.
Avoid These Common Violations
Be a happier hunter. Avoid some common deer hunting violations — tagging and logging, antler restrictions and no proof of hunter education certification — with these hunting tips from Game Warden Andrew Alexander.
Find a Place to Hunt
With approximately 5,000 special supervised and guided hunts and over 200 public hunting areas, including Wildlife Management Areas, State Parks, U.S. Forest Service lands and private lands, public hunts are an economical way to experience nationally renowned Texas hunting.
- Walk-in Hunts: Annual Public Hunting Permit
- Drawn Hunts
- Hunt Texas Online Connection
- Video: A Place to Hunt
Get Educated
Hunter Education is mandatory for anyone born on or after September 2, 1971. Courses are offered all over the state and fill up quickly as the hunting seasons near in the fall. Hunter Education »
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