Despite Texas drought, Hunting still high

Texas was gripped in a year-long, record-setting drought that included a summer of record heat.  Drought and heat had scorched the landscape, hurting vegetation crucial as cover and forage for deer, in addition to water sources drying up. Hunters, wildlife managers and landowners shared an uneasiness about the drought's impacts on Texas' deer herd.  Almost all hunters and wildlife managers expected the drought's effects on deer to be readily apparent and maybe even slim. Most went into the season with diminished expectations. 

Overall, deer are in surprisingly good shape, especially in places where deer densities are moderate and landowners manage their habitat.  The deers body condition has been better than expected.  They're not necessarily rolling in fat, but they are in good body condition.  Thankfully, this environmental hazard hit the Lone Star State very hard, yet these animals were able to adapt to their environment and strenuous conditions.

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http://www.chron.com/sports/outdoors/article/Tompkins-Despite-record-drought-Texas-deer-2404096.php