Learn before you leave
Every hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete hunter education (minimum age is 9). Hunter ed covers the core standards in firearm, hunting and outdoor safety, hunting responsibilities and wildlife conservation. Some classroom courses are extended to cover additional topics such as bowhunting, muzzleloaders, outdoor survival and first aid.
Beginning in 1972, the hunter education program was voluntary for 15 years. At first only a few thousand of nearly a million hunters participated in the program, but it did result in some decreases in fatalities and injuries. Since it became mandatory in 1988, nearly 1.25 million Texas students have been certified in hunter ed. Training numbers tripled; accidents, injuries and fatalities all began to drop dramatically.
A GUIDE TO WHITE-TAILED DEER
In the Wild: Focus On the Eyes
In The Wild: Leave Fawns Alone
Before the Hunt: The Epicenter of Deer Research
Before the Hunt: Stay Safe in Deer Camp
Before the Hunt: The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety
The Hunt: Becoming a Deer Hunter
The Harvest: A Life-like Vision
The Harvest: Wall-to-Wall Antlers
The Harvest: Ancient Rock Stars?
The Harvest: Hunters for the Hungry
The Feast: Venison Backstrap Stuffed with Pecan and Cranberry
The Feast: How to Butterfly and Truss a Loin
The Feast: Oh-So-Spicy Venison Ribs
The Feast: Venison Sourdough Toast
The Feast: Cooking Tips from Tim Love
The Stories: A Fever for Fiction
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