Road Kill???

Yesterday morning I had the unusual task of going to downtown Dallas, where I found myself taking 30 minutes to park my 1/2 ton four-door truck in a parking garage in to a space visibly made for a VW Beetle. To top that, I then sat in a conference room with three attorneys and a court reporter for 2 hours. After the meeting, as I was finding the quickest path west, I received a call from our office, stating the crew in south Texas would be staying an extra day due to materials needed that had to be taken to them the following afternoon. Me being the opportunist I am, and needing a break after my great morning, I volunteered to get the materials and deliver that evening, in order for them to finish the job on schedule. My friend and I left at 3:30 pm down US-281  headed south of San Antonio to the great unknown.

After meeting up with the guys and grabbing a quick burger for dinner, about 9 pm we turned back north for home.  At this time of the day the beautiful scenery we admired on the way there was a bit different, not only because it was dark, but we realized the full moon assisted all the wildlife in there travels too. I feel confident in saying, I'm sure the nine people who left their trophies on US-281, in Northern Coryell County, are happy to know that Evant's  mascot (The Elks) did not derive based on the wildlife in that area. 

Which brings me to my question. Hypothetically speaking if one hits a deer or witnesses another vehicle hit a deer, which ultimately causes the wildlife's demise, is it illegal for one to take the game to have it processed? If not does this require a hunting license? 

This could be the start of a new season in Texas...
September 1st - Auto 
October 1st - Bow
November 1st - Rifle

Maybe the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department should update the book.