Elk in Texas were originally native but were mostly hunted out in the 1800s. They were reintroduced in the 1900s through high fence properties and have since become free range, with many now existing ...

Elk are considered a non-game species in Texas and can be hunted year-round without a bag limit. Historically, they were managed as a game species by TPWD until 1997, when their status changed. TPWD ...