| Texas is a great choice for your next bow | | | | 1. Crossbows are not allowed for hunting |
| hunting trip. With thousands of acres available for | | | | migratory game. |
| the hunter to choose from, he can have great | | | | 2. No bows or crossbows in muzzeloader season. |
| success and come home with big trophies and | | | | 3. Only those licensed to carry a concealed |
| great stories. | | | | weapon may carry one. Other concealed carry |
| Rutting activity begins in Texas around October | | | | permits are not recognized, though you may |
| 21, with the peak of rut hitting around November | | | | carry a gun in your vehicle. |
| 12, and in the northern regions around November | | | | 4. Bow and crossbows may be used to hunt |
| 22. There are so many great choices for the | | | | non-game, unprotected animals. |
| hunter to find deer on the move during Texas | | | | 5. Bows must have a minimum 40 pound draw |
| bow season. One off-the-beaten-path location is | | | | for all animals except squirrel. |
| the Angelina Dam located on the border of Jasper | | | | 6. Bows with full or partial draw locks are legal |
| and Tyler County. It is close to the B.A. | | | | during any lawful bow season. |
| Steinhagen Reservoir at the fork of the Angelina | | | | 7. Crossbows with telescopic sights may be used |
| and Neches Rivers. More than 12,000 acres are | | | | to hunt game animals except migratory game |
| covered by the reservoir with about 5,000 acres | | | | birds, during open and turkey season. |
| open to the bow hunter. The chances here of | | | | 8. Those who can not use a regular bow due to |
| seeing a great trophy buck are good, but there | | | | the loss of a hand or arm may use a crossbow |
| are also some other creatures to be aware of. | | | | to hunt deer and turkey during the archery only |
| The Angelina Dam area is home to alligators, | | | | open seasons and the Eastern spring turkey |
| copperheads, rattlesnakes, and deep mud to | | | | season. |
| trudge through. With the proper gear though, | | | | Along with knowing and understanding the Texas |
| including snake-proof boots and chaps, a hunter | | | | bow hunting laws, a hunter must practice utmost |
| will surely come across evidence of some trophy | | | | safety in the field; be sure to dress in camouflage |
| bucks in the area. | | | | with orange visible to other hunters. With these |
| It's important to be familiar with the bow hunting | | | | few tips and laws in mind, a hunter can get |
| laws in Texas. Some of the important things to | | | | started planning his Texas bow hunting adventure. |
| know are: | | | | |