Deer Breeder Permits & Release Site Info

The deer breeder permit authorizes individuals to hold white-tailed and mule deer in captivity for the purpose of propagation. Deer breeder permits and all applicable reporting requirements, including release site registration, are managed through the TWIMS online system.

• Texas Administrative Code - Deer Breeder's Permits - Section 65.601-65.613
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Chapter 43, Subchapter L, Sections 43.351-43.367
• Texas Administrative Code – Chronic Wasting Disease – Movement of Deer – Section 65.90-65.99

• Texas Wildlife Information Management Services (TWIMS) Login Page
• TWIMS Release Site Owner Instruction Manual
• TWIMS Instruction Manual
• TWIMS Permit Renewal Instruction Manual

• Deer Breeder Permit Application
• Release Site Application
• Soft Release Request Form
• TPWD Deer Harvest Log for Release Site Owners

• Wildlife Apps & Landowner Permits