What firearm or bow to use to hunt a...?

Knowing which firearm to use is the next step to a hunt. For example, you would not want to shoot a rabbit with a deer rifle? That is right, you would not. Do the research on the correct caliber rife is needed on the correct size animal so you do not make a big mistake. Knowing which firearm to use for your hunt can avoid raised questions by a game warden. If you are not educated using a deadly weapon, do not use it at all!

check out this link from TPWD to study up on the basic vocabulary of firearms.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/general-regulations/means-and-methods