New This Year for Hunting
Effective September 1, 2023
Chronic Wasting Disease
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New Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) zones established in Bexar, Frio, Gonzales, Hamilton, Sutton, Washington, and Zavala counties
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CWD zones in Duval, Gillespie, Limestone, and Uvalde have been reduced in size
- More information on zone boundaries, requirements, and dates and hours of operation of checkstations
Buck & Antlerless Deer
- Mandatory harvest reporting for buck and antlerless deer remains in effect in Collin, Dallas, Grayson, and Rockwall counties, and for antlerless deer in 21 counties in south central Texas
Feral Hogs
- New rules allowing aerial wildlife management permit holders to take feral hogs at night with the aid of drones