Connect with nature and your loved ones this month. Enjoy stargazing, s'mores and stories around the campfire, or share encounters with night owls, crickets and other wildlife.
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.
The Call of the Wild
Heritage, training and technology come together for a memorable first bow hunt »
Samples from two mule deer recently taken in far West Texas have been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). These are the first cases of CWD detected in Texas deer.
Wildlife officials believe the event is currently isolated in a remote part of the state near the New Mexico border.
Learn more about CWD in Texas »
With cooler temperatures arriving, now is the perfect time to visit Texas State Parks. You'll also be supporting parks' recovery from the devastating drought and wildfires that created a critical situation for parks.
Visitor fees pay for about 50% of all park operating costs, making it one of the most enjoyable ways to help state parks.
Start planning your trip today »
