Texas Hunter Education Certification Practice Exam

What must hunters do after harvesting a deer in Texas?

1. Report the kill to a game warden

2. Leave evidence of the deer's sex in the field

3. Check the deer at an official check station or online

4. Immediately clean the deer

The correct answer is: Check the deer at an official check station or online

After harvesting a deer in Texas, it is essential for hunters to check the deer at an official check station or online. This process is crucial for proper management of wildlife populations and ensures compliance with state regulations. Checking the deer allows for accurate data collection regarding the number of animals harvested, which aids in conservation efforts and helps the wildlife authorities manage deer populations responsibly. The online and check station options facilitate the regulation enforcement, making it a mandatory step after the harvest. Moreover, this requirement supports efforts to monitor health and disease within deer populations. While the other actions—such as reporting to a game warden or leaving evidence of the deer’s sex—may be important in specific situations, the primary obligation after the harvest, as mandated by Texas law, is to check the deer, either in person or online.