TPWD releases statistics on hunting accidents; most attributed to careless handling of firearm

  • Thick cedar brush obscures a hiding doe on a hot afternoon. Safe practices suggest hunters not shoot unless they are fully certain of their target. alexandria randolph | dispatch record
    Thick cedar brush obscures a hiding doe on a hot afternoon. Safe practices suggest hunters not shoot unless they are fully certain of their target. alexandria randolph | dispatch record

    With the 2023 general deer season set to begin, hunters can contribute to safe hunting practices by taking advantage of hunters education courses.

    According to the 2019 Texas Hunting Incident Analysis, Texas has seen a substantial decrease in hunting-related accidents and fatalities since Hunter Education became mandatory in 1988. That year, more than 18,000 Texans received their Hunter Education cā€¦