Hamilton, Texas Whitetail Deer Hunting
Texas is home to the largest whitetail deer populations in the United States, according to North American Whitetail magazine. The wooded hills and brushy landscape of Hamilton, Texas--located southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area--is situated in a prime position for whitetail deer hunting.
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Whitetail Deer
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A young male's antlers are often called spikes. North American whitetail deer are the most common species of deer in the United States and can weigh up to 300 lbs. They're typically brown in color and have a white patch under their tails, which shows the light color from which they were named. Male deer, called bucks, are prized for their antlers and shed the spindly horns every year after mating.
The Area
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Hamilton--the seat of Hamilton County--is roughly 835 miles square. Texas Sportsman magazine says area hunters regularly bring in trophy whitetails for both weight and antler size.
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Hunting Land
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The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife designates wildlife management areas in the state every year based on the previous year's game harvest, so check the latest regulations for public hunting information in Hamilton County. Hunters in the region who don't own suitable hunting land often lease private land or join a hunting club that has access to property. Leases are advertised on hunting forums online, in local publications and through the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.
State Regulations
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The TDPW requires all hunters born after September 2, 1971, to complete safety training before buying a hunting license. The safety education courses may be completed in a classroom or online. Bag limits for whitetail in the region are likely to change from season to season, so check the latest regulations before your hunt.
Warning
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Always obey signs. Non-Texans may incur added licensing fees. Always treat weapons as if they are loaded, even before you step into the field to hunt.
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References
- Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife: Upcoming Texas Hunting Seasons for Hamilton County
- Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife: 2009-2010 Public Hunting Lands
- Wild Texas: "White-tail Deer"
- North American Whitetail magazine: Whitetail Deer Hunting Links
- U.S. Census Bureau: State & County QuickFacts -- Hamilton County, Texas
Resources
- Photo Credit whitetail deer buck image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.com young mule deer in the grass image by Serguei Liachenko from Fotolia.com no hunting image by michael langley from Fotolia.com
