Texas Deer Population and Management Archive - Texas
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Historic Population and Hunting Data 1938 to 2019
Annual Deer Hunt
1989: 477,491
1999:
2000* 663,415
2001* 605,974
2002* 681,389
2003* 674,609
2004* 669,861
2005: 707,059
2006: 679,304
2007: 616,641
2008: 734,793
2009: 658,082
2010: 743,239
2011: 684,998
2012: 650,328
2013: 783,784
2014: 712,648
2015: 668,217
2016: 971,677
2017: 935,629
2018: 896,502
2019: 861,531
2020: 862,978
2021: 837,586
*Estimates are based on the 2017-18 Big Game Survey, 2000 to 2004 adjusted for a change in methodology resulting in an average increase of about 17 percent for the harvest estimate.
Source: Big Game Harvest Survey Results
Mule Deer Information
A List of Articles in the Archive
..........2021
Heavy rains could be a benefit for Texas wildlife and fisheries May 26, 2021
More than two dozen native deer froze to death outside a ranch in San Antonio February 19, 2021 Texas
Winter Freeze 'Crushed' Nonnative Deer March 3, 2021 Texas
.........2020
A Different Game: No Stranger To Texas, Elk Population Growing In West Texas November 28, 2020
Texas white-tailed deer hunters can look forward to a favorable 2020-21 season July 15, 2020
Wildlife officials confirm rare mountain lion sighting in North Texas December 1, 2020 Texas
Border Wall Threatens National Wildlife Refuge That's Been 40 Years In The Making January 14, 2020
The cost of management: TPWD proposes fee to underwrite MLDP program cost January 5, 2020 Texas
........2019
TPWD seeks public input for proposed Managed Lands Deer Program fee December 11, 2019 Texas
Proposed fee would aid Texas’ popular Managed Lands Deer Program November 23, 2019 Texas
Experimental mule deer antler restrictions continue in southeast panhandle; lynn county added this season November 19, 2019 Texas
2019 deer forecast looking bright October 22, 2019 Texas
Changing times April 16, 2019 Texas
Drought-Proofing Mule Deer Herds in Texas March 14, 2019 Texas
On the hunt for deer — to count August 23, 2019 Texas
Rains fuel boom year for Texas whitetail deer July 13, 2019
John Jefferson: North, East and South Texas deer forecast October 7, 2019
White-tailed Deer Management October, 2019 Texas
West Texas Deer Forecast October 4, 2019
TPWD reminds hunters about proper deer carcass disposal October 1, 2019 Texas
Expectations High for Archery-Only Hunting Season September 30, 2019 Texas
Texas game animal populations suggest a favorable 2019 hunting season August 31, 2019 Texas hunters and anglers in for big rule changes August 14, 2019
On the hunt for deer — to count August 23, 2019 Texas
Whitetail leader forecasting banner hunting season this fall July 31, 2019 Texas
Reason For The Season: Deer Harvest Important, But There Is No Set Rule On Numbers November 8, 2019 Texas
General white-tailed deer hunting season opens Saturday October 31, 2019 Texas
Texas Hunters Can Expect Big Things This Deer Season October 26, 2019
2019 deer forecast looking bright October 22, 2019 Texas
Texas Hunters Can Expect Big Things This Deer Season October 26, 2019
Three Big Changes That Have Altered Texas Wildlife Landscape June 28, 2019
Rains fuel boom year for Texas whitetail deer July 13, 2019
Court rules deer are wildlife July 8, 2019 Texas
Three Big Changes That Have Altered Texas Wildlife Landscape June 28, 2019
Top ocelot researcher calls conservation strategy 'ecological fairy tale' May 1, 2019 Texas
Changing times April 16, 2019 Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Approves Doe Days Expansion in Hopkins, Hunt, Delta, Wood, Rains, Franklin and Other Counties April 3, 2019 Texas
Texas Legislature considers a mix of outdoors-related bills March 16, 2019
Drought-Proofing Mule Deer Herds in Texas March 14, 2019 Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Proposes Hunting and Fishing Changes for 2019-2020 February 21, 2019
.......2018
Axis deer from India first brought to Texas in 1932 December 23, 2018 Texas
Dawning of deer season brings anticipation October 27, 2018 Texas
Deer breeding, hunting impacts Texas economy by $1.6 billion annually November 11, 2018
Fawn Time July 13, 2018 Texas
How Does Toxic Bait Affect Deer February 2, 2018 Texas
Longer whitetail deer season in North Zone shot down March 24, 2018 Texas
Lottery-like public program offers expanded Texas hunting opportunities June 30, 2018 Texas
Mule deer antler restriction regulation take effect this hunting season September 28, 2018 Texas
Mule deer easily mistaken for white-tailed cousins December 30, 2018 Texas
Pests got upper hand during Hurricane Harvey July 8, 2018 Texas
Ranchers hope to eradicate disease carrying tick from Federal Land January 24, 2018 Texas
Recent Rains Provide Boost for Deer, New Challenges for Bowhunters September 26, 2018 Texas
Texas eyes changes to deer hunting season January 4, 2018
Texas looking at new antler restrictions for mule deer January 24, 2018
Texas to test mule deer antler restrictions starting this fall June 6, 2018
TPWD seeking public input on changes to mule deer regulations February 22, 2018 Texas
When Whitetail and Mule Deer Clash November 16, 2018 Texas
Texas wildlife managers unveil proposals for 2019-20 hunting seasons January 30, 2019
......2017
Antler Restrictions, Biologists awaiting numbers on 10-year antler study January 26, 2017 Texas
Antler restrictions, ET [East Texas] hunters reminded of the 13-inch rule as 2017 deer season busts wide open November 5, 2017 Texas
Antler Restrictions, How to Properly Cull the Herd — Part I March 15, 2017 Texas
Big Bend Mule Deer Restoration Effort Advancing March 22, 2017 Texas,
Bowhunting Season For Deer And Turkey Starts Sept. 30 September 26, 2017
Buck to doe ratio, East Texas landowner revamps property for deer, ducks and bass February 15, 2017
Compressed air powers unique deer supplement system September 14, 2017 Texas
Deer census a key step in permit process, population control September 23, 2017 Texas,
Dietary Supplementation Strategies for the Captive White-tailed (Odocoileus virginianus) Breeding Doe AM Adams - 20
EVEN BAMBI IS A TRADE SECRET: Eastern District Of Texas Finds That Lineage and Genetic Information of Deer Are Trade Secrets, Grants Preliminary Injunction July 28, 2017 Texas
Exotics provide unlimited opportunities! October 16, 2017 Texas,
Hagerman conducts aerial hog hunt December 9, 2017 Texas
Local geography still producing healthy deer populations December 16, 2017 Texas,
Wild Pig Numbers Exploding in Texas March 23, 2017
.....2016
Abilene wildlife biologist says game should look like 2015 September 11, 2016 Texas,
Antler restrictions, General whitetail deer season comes to an end Sunday December 28, 2016 Texas
At least no new fees await on Monday as hunting, fishing licenses go on sale August 13, 2016 Texas,
Cheaper alternatives to lease hunting September 15, 2016 Texas
Collisions between cars and animals rise in Texas September 15, 2016 Texas
Combination food plots can attract deer year-round September 5, 2016 Texas,
Commission Approves Changes to Deer Hunting Regulations for 2016-17 March 29, 2016 Texas
Commission OKs changes to deer hunting rules for 2016-17 August 8, 2016 Texas
Elk brought back after being hunted to extinction in state June 25, 2016 Texas
Good acorn crop could be bad for East Texas hunters November 2, 2016 Texas,
Hunters battle harmful exotic deer February 18, 2016 Texas
Hunting follows oil industry downturn December 18, 2016 Texas
Hunting license fees can be high, but there is a cheaper alternative July 31, 2016 Texas
Hunting regulation changes proposed for area counties February 26, 2015 Texas,
Is the Whitetail Rut Happening Now? Yes, in September! September 8, 2016 Texas
New KIng Ranch 8-foot fence forces unnatural wildlife and foliage patterns, affects highway safety ... January 8, 2016 Texas,
Partners Continue Mule Deer Restoration Effort in the Big Bend March 10, 2016 Texas,
Sixth white-tail deer diagnosed with chronic wasting disease February 5, 2016 Texas
Spring's heavy rains help, hinder wildlife in Texas July 16, 2016 Texas
Texas adopts liberalized hunting, fishing rules for 2016-17 March 26, 2016
Texas bowhunters can expect tougher conditions this deer season September 28, 2016
Texas Parks & Wildlife expands whitetail deer hunting April 4, 2016
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department adds 'doe days' to allow hunters to help control sex ratio of deer populations April 3, 2016
Three charged with white-tailed deer importation April 28, 2016 Texas
TPWD keeps tabs on statewide deer population August 6, 2016 Texas
TPWD proposes expansion of doe days February 14, 2016 Texas
TPWD regs centered on Sabine River bass, East Texas deer February 12, 2016 Texas
Why Commercial Venison Sales Are Banned in Texas August 12, 2016
....2015
2015 Trophy Deer Forecast: Texas October 21, 2015
An objective look at deer hunting in Texas April 20, 2015
Antlers just the tip of deer debate March 8, 2015 Texas
Attorney In TPWD Lawsuit Hopes To Permanently Change State's Authority Concerning Deer October 6, 2015 Texas
Ballot item to ensure hunting, fishing in constitution October 10, 2015 Texas
Banner Year for Wildlife August 19, 2015 Texas
Beyond the water and into the brush November 19, 2015 Texas
Big deer year expected across East Texas after wet spring November 1, 2015
Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced October 31, 2015
Bullet-train backers meet resistance in rural Texas April 12, 2015 Texas
Captive Deer Hunting Operations Under Scrutiny In Rural America January 22, 2015 Texas
Coping with South Texas summers — How deer deal with the heat April 9, 2015
Deer Breeding takes the Big Country September 29, 2015 Texas
Deer GPS Study Shows How Whitetail Bucks Really Travel During the Rut November 16, 2015 Texas,
Deer Hunting in East Texas boosts the economy December 2, 2015 Texas
Deer Season 2015: The Year to Kill Your Biggest Buck Ever September 2, 2015 Texas
Deer season winds down this weekend January 1, 2015 Texas
Don’t neglect deer feeding program February 12, 2015 Texas
Exotic animals thrive on ranches in Texas, Oklahoma August 10, 2015
General deer season closes; muzzleloader season opens Monday December 31, 2015 Texas
Grazing cattle to boost whitetail deer numbers April 29, 2015 Texas
Groundbreaking Deer Research At Texas A&M Kingsville August 21, 2015
Harvest now to protect deer population November 12, 2015 Texas
Hunting in Texas: Regulations for Hunting With Dogs November 12, 2015 Texas
Influence of white‐tailed deer population density on vegetation standing crop in a semiarid environment BL Crider, TE Fulbright, DG Hewitt, CA Deyoung…Texas, - The Journal of Wildlife …, 2015...
It's a banner year for wildlife after recent rains July 29, 2015 Texas
Mast availability impacts wildlife October 11, 2015 Texas
Moisture brings hope for deer season November 6, 2015 Texas
Mule Deer Foundation February 5, 2015 Texas
Mule Deer Relocated in West Texas to Help Boost Population March 26, 2015
New trend in hunting leases March 23, 2015 Texas
One of the best deer seasons in years could be in store October 31, 2015 Texas
Operation Game Thief program a powerful tool for wardens May 17, 2015 Texas
Outlook calls for big deer when archery season opens Saturday September 27, 2015 Texas
Outlook promising for Texas deer season October 30, 2015 Texas
Post Oak region can produce quality deer April 11, 2015 Texas
Proposed laws should be shot down April 10, 2015 Texas
Purposeful wanderings: mate search strategies of male white-tailed deer 2015
Rain produces growth, boosting deer November 5, 2015 Texas,
Rules Killing Deer Industry, Breeders Claim October 9, 2015 Texas
South Texas Deer Hunters Get A Longer Shot July 23, 2015
Spring Rains Mean Extra Antler Growth in South Texas September 21, 2015
State eyes more liberal fishing, hunting regulations January 23, 2016 Texas
Texas bowhunters getting prepared for October season September 17, 2015
Texas deer-release policy must be re-examined July 30, 2015 Texas
Texas' wild deer herd must be protected October 27, 2015
The fencing of private property: A history and look ahead at the issues at stake January 19, 2015 Texas
The Impact of Feral Hogs on Deer February 25, 2015 Texas
Timely rainfall a boon to deer-hunting season November 4, 2015 Texas
Timely rainfall a boon to deer-hunting season November 5, 2015 Texas
Too dry in large parts of the state to plant supplemental food plots for deer September 27, 2015 Texas
TPWD looks to revamp MLD, LAMPS programs March 22, 2015 Texas
War against feral hogs rages on in Texas December 30, 2015
Warm weather a factor in slow South Texas hunting season December 18, 2015
What is Our Wildlife Worth? August 5, 2015 Texas
White-tailed deer season preview: Spring and summer rain over most of the state produced a lush growth of native food October 31, 2015 Texas
Whitetails plentiful as hunting season begins November 6, 2015 Texas
Why can’t we all get along?: Need for outdoorsmen to unite greater than ever January 12, 2015 Texas
Wildlife biologist counts antler inches instead of deer on hunt, mule deer January 24, 2015 Texas
Wildlife seeking high ground June 2, 2015 Texas
Will the smartphone replace tagging deer, turkey? May 18, 2015 Texas
With a great year expected, deer hunters ready to begin November 6, 2015 Texas,
...2014
2013 Firearms Deer Season Totals January 10, 2014 Texas
2014 Texas hunt to rank high December 31, 2014
A cool start to deer season, but challenges linger October 29, 2014 Texas
Acorn crop and rainfall impact Highland Lakes deer prospects October 28, 2014 Texas
Acorns cause deer hunters to struggle early across Texas December 10, 2014 Texas
An economic impact analysis of South Texas Landowner Hunting Operation Expenses
Boone & Crockett asks to be left out of high-fenced deer scoring December 31, 2014 Texas
Communicating for Positive Change in the Industry September 19, 2014 Texas
Corpus Christi pair plead guilty to illegal deer breeding October 21, 2014 Texas
County’s first mule deer season opens Saturday November 14, 2014 Texas
Coyote population in East Texas due to increase of pig population? October 11, 2014
Deer Debate: Should breeding for big antler racks be regulated? November 27, 2014 Texas
Deer Expert Questions Success of Management December 1, 2014 Texas
Deer hunters must heed several rules October 29, 2014 Texas
Deer hunting preview: Cooler, damper summer upgrades upcoming season to above average, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department October 26, 2014 Texas
Deer season opens across a changing Texas landscape October 31, 2014
Drought but not population density influences dietary niche breadth in white-tailed deer in a semiarid environment DJ Folks, K Gann, TE Fulbright, DG Hewitt… - Ecosphere, 2014
Drought opens Texas ranchers' eyes to income options December 23, 2014 Texas
Dying deer population leads to residents feeding the starving animals April 30, 2014 Texas
For Texas, being green is easy on wildlife June 25, 2014
Funky deer hunting quest falls short - buck known for odd antlers still a mystery November 8, 2014 Texas
Game Wardens Investigate Deer Breeding Facility in Jim Wells County, Seize Animals May 6, 2014 Texas
Growing bigger trophies October 23, 2014 Texas
Interest in deer hunting could grow April 4, 2014 Texas
Invasion of the Axis Deer June 18, 2014 Texas
Keep Texas Wildlife Wild December 16, 2014 Texas,
Living the good life together: Manage rangeland for cattle and deer November 30, 2014 Texas
Longleaf Pines Flourish on an East Texas Ranch July 25 2014
Looking Ahead, Texas Deer Herd July 31, 2014
Low rainfall could hurt deer, turkey populations April 10, 2014 Texas
Mule deer ... TPWD's proposed regulation changes February 23, 2014 Texas,
Mule Deer Foundation builds guzzler in Big Bend region April 25, 2014 Texas
New Coalition Formed to Raise Awareness of Captive Deer Breeding Industry December 8, 2014 Texas
Owner of Sandia Deer Breeding Facility Bonded Out of Jail May 8, 2014 Texas
Rains bolster deer herds October 31, 2014 Texas
Ranchers Fed Up with Poaching December 22, 2014 Texas
Restoration of central Texas savanna and woodland: the effects of fire, deer, and invasive species on plant community trajectories CM Andruk - 2014
Role of Thermal Environment in Habitat Selection by Male White-Tailed Deer during Summer in Texas, USA DW Wiemers, TE Fulbright, DB Wester, JA Ortega-S… - Wildlife Biology, 2014
Southwest Texas deer crop expected to be great this year November 9, 2014 Texas
State aims to make managed lands program more manageable November 13, 2014 Texas
Telling a deer's age may take more than just looking at the antlers November 8, 2014 Texas
Texas Axis Deer Hunt - Axis Deer November 30, 2014
Texas Crop Report October 21, 2014
Texas Deer Density August 15, 2014
Texas Deer Hunting Forecast October, 2014
Texas hunters look forward another strong deer season July 27, 2014
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorizes new Yoakum Dunes Wildlife management area in Panhandle November 10, 2014
Texas Parks and Wildlife puts down local deer March 5, 2014
Texas Tech announces grant to Deer Breeder's Corp January 9, 2014 Texas
The Antler Reality November 25, 2014 Texas
The other deer season is open, Axis Deer June 16, 2014 Texas
There’s no monopoly on big-antlered deer in Texas December 9, 2014 Texas
TPWD: Prospects good for deer season October 17, 2014 Texas
Trends affect hunting participation February 10, 2014 Texas
Tyler's Hunt takes over North Texas lead December 27, 2014 Texas
Welcome Rains Boost the 2014 Hunting Forecast September 24, 2014 Texas
When hunting isn't very sporting December 13, 2014 Texas
White-tailed deer population dynamics as influenced by deer density and nutrition in southern Texas NS Cook - 2014
Whitetail deer breeding season peaks at different times across Texas November 8, 2014 Texas
..2013
2013-14 Texas deer season could be very memorable November 1, 2013
After Texas Parks & Wildlife's Slaughter of a Hunt County Deer Herd, Questions of Wildlife Ownership Abound May 2, 2013, Texas
An Economic Impact Analysis of South Texas Landowner Hunting Operation Expenses EL Dodd, FC Bryant, LA Brennan, C Gilliland Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management, 2013
Annual whitetail season could benefit rural Texas October 23, 2013 Texas
Behaviour and Cause-Specific Mortality of Mule Deer Fawns [PDF] CA Taylor, 2013
Big Time Texas Hunts winners announced November 10, 2013
Changes to mule deer, pronghorn seasons April 2, 2013 Texas
Deer Breeding Bill, What's On Tap in Energy and Environment at the Texas Legislature This Week April 1, 2013
Deer Breeding Industry Looks to Lawmakers to Relax Rules April 4, 2013 Texas
Deer Demographics October 3, 2013 Texas
Deer don't disappoint after hunters' early optimism November 13, 2013 Texas
Definitive deer study targets rural property owners March 29, 2013 Texas
Dr. James Kroll Denounces Texas Deer Bill April 8, 2013
Entreprenuers clone animals: Local rancher, veternarian supplement deer herd October 25, 2013 Texas
Exotic Wildlife Association Opposes 'Anti-Deer' Bills in Texas April 16, 2013 Texas
Fair chase, Bill breeds dissension among deer fans April 4, 2013 Texas
Fight Over the The Future of Texas' Deer July 10, 2013
First clone of his kind turns 10 at A&M May 23, 2013 Texas
G&F Forecast: Best Places for Texas Deer Hunting in 2013 October, 2013
Herd Status, Deer forecast looks promising throughout state October 7, 2013 Texas
Horse cloning experts now cloning deer August 20, 2013 Texas,
How New Legislation Could Benefit Texas Deer Breeders February 27, 2013
Hunters have a reason for optimism September 22, 2013 Texas
Hunting and fishing in Texas, then and now November 13, 2013 Texas
Keith Warren Speaks Out on Texas Deer Bill , March 26, 2013 Texas
King Ranch loses battle to move deer fence July 15, 2013 Texas
Law sparks a sea change for dog runners August 11, 2013 Texas,
Mild summer good for deer, great for hunters November 3, 2013 Texas
New rule just in time for deer bow hunting season, dog tracking August 26, 2013 Texas
Options in deer feeding December 30, 2013 Texas,
Outlook favorable for deer season November 7, 2013 Texas,
Outlook favorable for Texas Deer season October 23, 2013, Texas
Public input sought on proposal to allow use of dogs to trail wounded deer July 25, 2013 Texas
Stars aligning for a stellar deer season October 23, 2013 Texas
State mulls new dog rules for trailing wounded deer May 25, 2013 Texas
Study notes that deer mating season mostly sticking to schedule November 9, 2013 Texas
Taking Antlerless Deer Has Become More Common With Texas Hunters September 14, 2013
Ted Nugent adds 'fever' to Texas deer hunting debate, fair chase April 4, 2013
Ten common mistakes deer breeders make January 10, 2013 Texas
Texas Deer Association Applauds New Texas Farm Bureau Position December 13, 2013
Texas Deer Association Warns New Legislation Puts Deer at Risk March 18, 2013 Texas
Texas Deer Association Welcomes Passage of 'Due Process' Bill May 15, 2013
Texas deer hunting forecast remains bright heading toward new season March 21, 2013
Texas deer hunting outlook brings lofty expectations during the rut December 9, 2013
Texas Deer Population in 2012 June 16, 2013 Texas
Texas Game Populations Thriving June 22, 2013
Texas Herd Status, Area archery enthusiasts nocked, ready for deer season Friday September 25, 2013 Texas
The Dangers of Deer Cloning September 9, 2013 Texas
The heat is on for wildlife in need of summer rainfall July 10, 2013 Texas
Traditional firearms deer season on horizon; Experts expect average yield October 12, 2013 Texas
White-tailed deer enjoying healthy Highland Lakes habitat November 12, 2013 Texas
Who Owns the Deer in Texas? July 16, 2013
Wildlife rescuers overwhelmed in Montgomery County July 16, 2013 Texa
.2012
A better water trough for deer and other wildlife October 28, 2012 Texas
A conservation model crafted specifically for Texas November 14, 2012
A single buck from Pa. with huge rack can fetch as much as $1M in Texas February 20, 2012
Bucking the drought: While antlers were down a bit, deer harvest was about average January 19, 2012 Texas
Can hunting endangered animals save the species? January 29, 2012 Texas
Cherokee County man gets probation for illegally transporting deer April 30, 2012 Texas
Controlled burns begin in area's national forests February 2, 2012 Texas
Deer 'hotspots' are problem for farmers, DNR September 13, 2012 Texas
Deer in spotlight: Out for the count October 10, 2012 Texas
Deer rut about to peak in East Texas November 15, 2012
Does hunting in Texas save endangered antelopes? March 30, 2012
Drought may still take toll on habitat, wildlife March 14, 2012 Texas
Early deer season opens with promising results September 30, 2012 Texas
Estimating age, Looking a trophy buck in the mouth March 8, 2012 Texas
Forecast looks good for archery season September 30, 2012 Texas
Granite Shoals: Community consensus is best approach for deer January 23, 2012 Texas
Healthy deer with ample food supply ... October 31, 2012 Texas
Hunting, hunters have changed over the years November 5, 2012 Texas
Illinois geneticist fined in Texas deer semen case December 20, 2012 Texas
Keith Warren Gets Exotic on Deer & Wildlife Stories January 2, 2012 Texas
Kimble County Drought, County profiles February 26, 2012 Texas
Managed Lands Deer Permits (MLDP) Hunting late-season bucks December 25, 2012 Texas
Mule deer numbers down in current drought, TPWD says May 17, 2012 Texas
Not Seeing Deer This Year? Check the Oaks December 12, 2012 Texas
Prospects Good for Texas Deer October 23, 2012
Race to Save the Pronghorn of Far West Texas April 26, 2012
Reason to cheer for deer October 24, 2012 Texas
Some Common Sense Deer Management October 30, 2012 Texas
South Texas Rut Is Heating Up December 27, 2012
Spike buck harvest issue pits biology vs. management January 12, 2012 Texas
Texas Deer abundant as hunting season opens October 30, 2012 Texas
Texas Deer Herd Improved This Year October 20, 2012
Texas deer hunting season forecast bright as range conditions improve July 30, 2012
Texas Deer Season 2012: Hunting Forecast, October 3, 2012
Texas Deer Study Group convenes April 19-20 in Stephenville March 21, 2012
Texas Hunting Outlook, From a Texas Deer Expert September 11, 2012
Texas program takes a bite out of wildlife law violators June 2, 2012
Texas' deer population remains stable with current pressure October 21, 2012
TPWD reports strong first half for deer season December 1, 2012 Texas
Wildlife Professionals Discuss Challenges To Conservation Model April 26, 2012 Texas
Wildlife sights a natural draw July 5, 2012 Texas
2011
A Bad Winter Ahead For Local Wildlife November 4, 2011 Texas
As Drought Continues, Some Texans Resort to Feeding the Wildlife, September 21, 2011
Big game hunters haven't priced average Texas hunter out just yet August 7, 2011
Crisis means wildlife needs our assistance September 19, 2011 Texas
Deer Breeder Case Speaks To A Bigger Issue June 29, 2011 Texas
Deer breeder fined 1.5M for smuggling whitetails into ETX September 22, 2011 Texas
Deer Drying Up Fast in Drought October 13, 2011 Texas
Deer falling on hard times in extended drought conditions July 15, 2011 Texas
Deer Smuggler Pleads Guilty June 15, 2011 Texas
Deer smuggling October 23, 2011 Texas
Deer trickle into neighborhoods in search of water July 12, 2011 Texas
Dismal forecast: Deer, bird populations are being hit hard by devastating drought June 26, 2011
Drought is damaging Texas economy in ways that recession hasn't September 21, 2011
Drought puts wildlife in precarious position May 30, 2011 Texas
Drought putting intense pressure on Texas game, other wildlife July 7, 2011 Texas
Farmers, ranchers bank on rain, Smaller Deer December 28, 2011 Texas
Fawn survival, antler size at risk from lack of rain July 28, 2011, Texas
Fence off deer feeders from hogs December 30, 2011 Texas
Game wardens target deer smugglers October 18, 2011 Texas
Hunters urged to harvest more deer early in season September 30, 3011 Texas
Leschper: Pending deer legislation focuses on breeding, management issues May 1, 2011 Texas Management
Long-term, Wildfires have Positive Impacts for Wildlife May 17, 2011 Texas
Lucrative market is luring deer smugglers October 18, 2011 Texas
Managed Land Deer Permits rush must slow November 6, 2011 Texas
Mess surrounding Texas deer breeding isn't getting fixed June 18, 2011 Management
More Texas landowners seek permits for deer breeding September 10, 2011 Texas
Mule deer hunts offer more bang for your trophy buck September 24, 2011 Texas
New Rules for Residents to Manage Deer Populations with Hunting, the 82nd Legislative session July 10, 2011
New Sightability Model Improves Accuracy of Mule Deer Census December 12, 2011 Texas
Oak Tree Dying: Under the spreading chestnut tree December 19, 2011 Texas
Powell's grandson pleads guilty to negligent transportation of wildlife December 13, 2011 Texas
Relentless drought extending toll to wildlife August 9, 2011 Texas
State's severe drought conditions could have negative impact on deer ... May 22, 2011 Texas
TERRITORY WARS: Whitetail v. Mule Deer May 16, 2011 Texsas
Texan's case has shaken deer-breeding industry, July 2, 2011
Texas Deer Herd Status October 27, 2011 Texas
Texas Study Finds Deer Density Correlated with more Birds, June, 2011
Texas: Wildlife reproduction impacted by drought December 26, 2011
To Rack Up Big Bucks, Some Try Deer Smuggling November 12, 2011, Texas
TP&WD setting up voluntary mule deer check stations October 27, 2011Texas
Trends affect deer hunting July 16, 2011 Texas
Two Texas deer hunters indicted on federal charges July 19, 2011
TWPD wants more research before issuing mule deer program permits November 27, 2011 Texas
What determines timing of the rut July 14, 2011 Texas
Wildlife face scarce food July 1, 2011 Texas
Wildlife group reverses directive against feeding wild animals July 31, 2011, Texas
Wildlife in Austin area hurt by drought May 29, 2011 Texas
Wildlife management requires considerations October 24, 2011 Texas
Wildlife Officials Urge Deer Hunters to Manage Herds during Drought September 23, 2011 Texas
Woes could continue into deer season August 10, 2011 Texas
Deer Management 2010 (Breeding bigger deer) December 9, 2010 Texas
Deer World, December, 2004 Texas
State plans to euthanize large herd of white-tailed deer December 3, 2010 Texas
Who owns all deer in Texas? You may be surprised December 8, 2010