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2025 Scholarship Packet
We are excited to release the 2025 Scholarship Packet. The Texas Deer Association proudly supports Texas students in helping to achieve their educational goals with the awarding of scholarships to deserving young Texans.

2025 California Fires – Ways to Help
Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating fires. We are incredibly saddened to see the loss of so many homes, businesses, communities, and wildlife. We are sending lots of love, strength, and prayers to everyone affected and the brave first responders. For those that are interested in helping those impacted, here is a list of community support groups.

2024 TDA Scholarship Recipients
The Texas Deer Association (TDA) proudly supports Texas students in helping to achieve their educational goals with the awarding of scholarships, on an annual basis, to deserving young Texans. This year at our Annual Convention, we were able to recognize these individuals. We hope you take a couple minute to learn more about the 2024 scholarship recipients and their educational and career goals. We are looking forward to the positive advancements these individuals will make in their career fields!

Texas Deer Association’s 2024 Summer Internship
TDA is looking for a summer intern from early June to the end of August 2024. Learn more about the qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply.

2024 Scholarship Packet
We are excited to release the 2024 Scholarship Packet. The Texas Deer Association proudly supports Texas students in helping to achieve their educational goals with the awarding of scholarships to deserving young Texans.

Chronic Wasting Disease Emergency Rule Updates
This emergency action replaces the initial rule filed on June 22, 2021 and is necessary to address technical imperfections in the original filing, as well as to add provisions intended to address concerns from the regulated community.

CWD Deer Breeder Talking Points
On June 22, 2021, TPWD enacted emergency CWD Rules aimed at destroying the Deer Breeding Industry in Texas. This represents a significant overreach of a governmental agency and violates the due process clauses of the 5th and 14th amendments to the United States Constitution.

TDA Formal Comment – Proposed Deer Breeder Permit Rule Changes
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Deer Breeder and Other Permitting Rule Amendments
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The Explosion of Exotics in Texas
A discussion with Charly Seale, Executive Director of The Exotic Wildlife Association.