Extending the length of the archery-only season for mule deer to the day prior to the opening of the general mule deer seasons in multiple counties is among the list of proposed regulation changes the TPW Commission will consider during its March 27 meeting in Austin. TPWD biologists says the change is intended to provide additional archery hunting opportunity and will have no negative impacts on the resource. Larry Puckett of Decatur arrowed this big mulie in December 2024 in Donley County in the Texas Panhandle. (Courtesy Photo, Larry Puckett)
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TPWD constituents encouraged to comment on possible 2025-26 regulation changes
Hunters, anglers and other Texas Parks and Wildlife Department constituents have until 5 p.m. on March 26 to register online comments regarding a number proposed regulation changes that will be under consideration when the TPW Commission meets for its annual workshop and regulatory hearing on March 26-27 in Austin. Comments can also be made in person during the March 27 meeting that gets underway a 9 a.m. at the department headquarters.
