A New Braunfels man is accused of illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed cents in Comal, Hays, and Bexar regions between the fall of 2024 and the late summer of 2025, according to Texas Game Wardens, a 74-count case.
Darrell Maguire, 55, of New Braunfels, is alleged to have poached wild for 11 months, frequently launching crossbows at them, removing only the mind, and dumping the carcasses.
After numerous white-tailed penny bones were discovered in Comal and Hays districts in June 2025, the investigation was launched. Crossbow studs were recovered from back yards and balconies in residential districts in a number of instances.
In September, Texas Game Wardens detained Maguire on suspicion of drug hands and animals. Wardens found evidence they claimed linked him to numerous hunting scenes while carrying out the search warrant for his house.
As the case progressed, rangers discovered that Maguire also reportedly took five white-tailed dollars over the Bexar County constitutional limit during the 2024 hunting season.
Researchers believe that Maguire unlawfully killed at least eight white-tailed dollars in private areas across Comal and Hays counties between June and September 2025.
Among the charges brought against Maguire are:
- Hunting in a position prison without the landowner’s permission is a crime.
- A Class A criminal, hunting white-tailed elk at night.
- A Class A misdemeanor for hunting white-tailed antelope from a car on a common highway.
- When committed in conjunction with other Class A acts, keeping white-tailed deer in nutritious state is a Class A offense.
- Possession of a controlled substance, PG 1/1B ( methamphetamines ), 5.86 grams, a second-degree felony
- Possession of marijuana is a Group B offense.
Additionally, Maguire is accused of numerous Group C Parks and Wildlife Code infractions.
The situation is still pending.
About Texas Game Wardens
Within the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department‘s Law Enforcement Division, Texas Game Wardens are in charge of enforcing regulations through community-based rules protection. Their goal is to give present and future generations options for hunting, fishing, and outside entertainment. Additionally, they play a vital role in natural disaster search and rescue operations, demonstrating their commitment to both Texas ‘ residents and the environment.
Call 1-800-792-GAME ( 4263 ) right away and report a fishing, wildlife, or boating violation to Texas ‘ Wildlife Crime-Stoppers Program. You can also wording your idea using the Texas OGT App, which is available for iOS and Android devices, along with the phrase TXOGT plus your idea to 847411. 24/7 operators are accessible.
