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This gracious couple open their ranch to an annual TYHP hunt for youth to come experience West Texas and mule deer hunting that few get the opportunity to experience. The Edwards' are welcoming ...

FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS, Texas — Two big rams bolted from the ... Jan. 16, 2024 These animals are big, about the size of a mule deer, with some males weighing over 150 pounds. They’re also tough ...

East Texas has been lucky. While Central Texas and the Panhandle have been hit with some devastating wildfires in the past ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently announced the 2025 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners, including a Lamb County ranch known for its efforts to promote wildlife and ...

Desert mule deer are also popular in the state, particularly in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas. These deer typically have a brownish-gray coat, but one particular type of mule deer that's ...

Looking for the perfect place to vacation in the United States this April? There are plenty of options, depending on your ...

East Texas has been lucky. While Central Texas and the Panhandle have been hit with some devastating wildfires in the past ...

Today 20 more people in the West Texas region have measles ... Elk Hunt Area 62 borders CWD-positive Elk Hunt Area 67 and overlaps with several positive mule deer hunt areas. Elk Hunt Area 84, which ...