The world is filled with various categories of wildlife, and one of the most popular species with numerous breeds is deer. Deer hunting has been around for hundreds of years, and today thousands of hunters register themselves to hunt specific breeds of deer. Due to geographical location and its accompanying wildlife conversation guidelines, not everyone is eligible for deer hunting. Squaw Mountain Ranch suggests doing research into your area and applying for hunting license. Deer are spread across the globe, and in addition to wildlife conservation guidelines, other factors such as terrain and season dictate when deer are available for hunting.
Countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada are famous for hunting activities. The most common and widely spread species of deer as observed by Squaw Mountain Ranch is the white-tailed deer, scientifically known as Odocoileus virginianus. It is known to be the biggest game in Texas with a population of 3.5 million to 4 million deer.
Mule deer is another breed of deer, known as Odocoileus hemionus. This breed is widely preferred for hunting and can be found west of the Pecos river and around a few inner parts of the high plains of the Texas panhandle. Because of droughts, lack of quality forage, and other environmental factors, the mule deer population has been steadily declining over the last few years.
Red deer are another famous breed that are in high-demand for hunting, and they can mostly be found in New Zealand. Other popular deer in New Zealand include sambar, fallow, sika, and wapiti. Breeds such as the red deer, roe deer, reeves deer, and muntjac deer are found in the United Kingdom and are commonly hunted or culled, which is the process of removing animals from a group of breeding animals based on a specific trait.
Pronghorn is another kind of deer found only in areas of North America. In the past, they ranged all the way from south Canada to south Mexico and the wide stretch of land west of the Mississippi River, but today they are populated only within Trans-Pecos area of Texas. This area is the portion of Texas that is west of the Pecos River. Proghorn deer have faced a decline in number due to net wire fencing that is present in many parts of the land. Though proghorns have remarkable vision and speed, they fail to understand that they can remove themselves from the net as opposed to remaining trapped.
Hunting is a popular activity in the United States, and there are numerous areas and types of animals to hunt. Reach out to Squaw Mountain Ranch today to find out more information about what’s available in your area and how to apply for a hunting license. Contact us to learn more about whitetail deer hunts in Texas!