Hill Country Hunting Guide 2021
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Hunters Prepare for Opening Day of Deer Season
Every great hunter knows that success throughout the season is more likely when not left to luck alone. Making sure to develop a game plan early will pay off in the late-autumn rut. Opening day for deer season began for bow hunters in 252 Texas counties on Oct. 2 and runs through Nov. 5.
Rifle season follows and spans from Nov. 6 through Jan. 2 in the North Zone and Jan. 16 in the South, with special a South Zone late season lasting through Jan. 30 and a special North Zone season ending Jan. 16. John Tomecek, Ph.D., is no stranger to this process. As a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist and an avid hunter and gamesman himself, Tomecek knows that when hunting, preparation is key.
Ensuring that preparations are complete and everything is ready to go is half the battle, and half the fun, for many hunters looking to head out on opening day. “Good planning makes all the difference,” Tomecek said. “Planning should occur at the individual, party and property level. Individuals should know their goals and limitations and make a plan for achieving their goals during the season.”
