2025 DEER HUNTING PREVIEW

Outlook is bright across most of the state as Nov. 1 opener draws close
  • Texas has a robust deer herd numbering close to 5 million animals, way more than any other state. TPWD is predicting average to above average antler growth on bucks in most areas of the state. Photo by Matt Williams
    Texas has a robust deer herd numbering close to 5 million animals, way more than any other state. TPWD is predicting average to above average antler growth on bucks in most areas of the state. Photo by Matt Williams
  • Hunters should be mindful of 13-inch minimum antler restriction in effect in 117 counties. A point is a projection that extends at least one inch from the edge of a main beam or another tine. The tip of the main beam is also a point. TPWD
    Hunters should be mindful of 13-inch minimum antler restriction in effect in 117 counties. A point is a projection that extends at least one inch from the edge of a main beam or another tine. The tip of the main beam is also a point. TPWD
    You can have those sunrise tee times and daybreak jaunts on the e-Bike. My idea of a good time on a brisk fall morning is witnessing the dawn of a new day from the confines of a Texas deer blind.There are nearly 800,000 other men, women and youngsters is this state who share the passion, and most of them will be in the field bright and early on Saturday, Nov. 1. That is the opening day o...

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