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Archery-only seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer and turkey open Saturday, Sept. 30 and go through Friday, Nov. 3. Check the Outdoor Annual for the types of archery and crossbow equipment that are allowed for taking game, as well as other bowhunting regulations.
Prospects for white-tailed deer are expected to be good across the state. If you're looking for a change in your hunting grounds, there are over 1 million acres of public hunting lands available in Texas. All you need for access is an Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48).
 Bowhunters must carry the following in the field:
If you can’t find your Hunter Education card, print a free
copy online.
Hunter Ed. is required for everyone 9 years of age or older that was born after
Sept. 1, 1971.
Licenses and endorsements are available at retailers and online. You can also order by phone: 800-895-4248 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. – Fri. There’s a $5 administrative fee for phone or online transactions.
Mule deer and white-tailed deer hunters should be aware of Chronic Wasting Disease(CWD) regulations. These include requirements
for hunters in the South Central, Panhandle and Trans-Pecos CWD Zones to take their animals to check stations within 48 hours of harvest. If you hunt
outside these zones, please consider voluntary sampling of your harvest. Our downloadable booklet has everything a hunter needs to know about CWD.
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If you want to improve your bowhunting skills, try a Bowhunter Education course. It’s available to anyone 12 years of age or
older and covers:
- mastering
new archery techniques
- anatomy
and behavior of game
- scouting,
tracking and recovering game
- developing
stealth, perseverance, patience and effort
 If you plan to use a treestand, hang it in the backyard
first and check it for needed repairs and squeaks (you don't want to blow your cover).
Be aware that the #1 cause of hunter
incidents in the U.S. is due to falls from tree stands. So take a minute to review
this video on tree
stand safety. Don’t become a statistic, choose safety first.
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Your chance at a Premium Buck Hunt and more! Enter by Oct. 15.
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