Fawns have white spots on their bodies that help them blend into their surroundings for protection. White tail deer are a very agile animal and can move at a high rate of speed. White tail deer are a large source of income in Texas. Male deer are raised, bred, and sold for their genetics. Their antlers are worth a lot of money if they have a large Boone and Crocket score.
Photographers also make a lot of money selling photographs of deer to wildlife magazines.
People also lease out their land to hunters that will pay top dollar to hunt these deer. These are just some the reason I think the white tail is a good symbol for the state of Texas. Photos taken by the student author of this page. Return to top of page.