What is TWA?

The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources.

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The Texas Wildlife Association is governed by a Board of Directors, four statewide Officers, an Executive Committee, and the organization benefits from Regional Leadership across the state.

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TWA Foundation

TWA Foundation increases natural resource literacy and promotes conservation and educational programs that connect Texans to the land.

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Fair Chase Part I: Whitetails

During rut, when bucks are on the move, a combination of careful still hunting and rattling can pay off. Sure, you’re likely to see a lot of deer while sitting in a stand watching a feeder, but you’re narrowing your real hunting time to the half hour the deer need to eat all of the dumped corn. Rattling tends to be most effective just before the rut’s peak when does are coming into estrus and bucks are looking for a fight. At the actual peak of the rut, the big boys are likely to be with does and can be impossible to call away.