Harvest Recommendations

Below you will find the 2026-27 harvest recommendations from our TP&WD biologist. You are encouraged to read the entire report, but, in summary, your harvest should emphasize:

·         1 buck per 58 acres including mature bucks over 4.5 years old, bucks of 3.5 years with fewer than 8 antler points, and bucks with at least one unbranched antler.

·         1 doe per 28 acres.

·         Generally, 2-3 does should be harvested for every antlered buck harvested.

·         You may want to use the TPWD Deer Harvest Field Log to track your property harvest, which will make it easier for you to complete your 2026-27 Harvest Summary Report.

Please complete the 2026-27 Harvest Summary Report and submit it at the SCWMA spring meeting on April 3, 2027. If you are unable to attend that meeting, please mail to Tessa Boucher at P.O. Box 4, Goldthwaite, TX 76844 or email to Tessa.Boucher@tpwd.texas.gov by April 1^, 2027.

As always, please let us know if you have questions or need additional information by emailing Tessa at Tessa.Boucher@tpwd.texas.gov or your SCWMA team at trishadunbar1901@icloud.com.

John Braun, President and Trisha Dunbar, Secretary

Simms Creek Wildlife Management Association

TPWD Deer Harvest Field Log

2024-25 Harvest Recommendations Report

2024-25 Harvest Summary Form for Simms Creek WMA Properties