These are called the northernlies that sweep down the Great Plains. Eastern Texas has forests largely made up of loblolly pines and shortleaf pines . Texas wild animals have been greatly reduced by being hunters and trappers. More than a million deer still live in Texas and deer is by far most important game animal there. Other hunted animals are rabbits, squirrels, skunks, and raccoons.
Fishing is a sport that is a popular in Texas.