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Prevent spread of the coronavirus when outdoors.

Wear a mask
Social distance of six feet or more
Limit groups to 10 household members
Avoid commonly touched surfaces
Wash hands or use sanitizer

Now Stocking Trout!

This year has pressed the pause button on some activities, but it won't stop trout stocking! You'll find rainbow trout in Neighborhood Fishin' ponds and other community lakes from late November through early March. Look over the stocking schedule for specific dates and a location near you.

Win a Lifetime License!

The Lifetime License Drawing is your chance to win a Lifetime Super Combo License ($1,800 value) that lets you hunt and fish in Texas without ever buying another state license. There is one final chance to win this year: enter by November 30.

Alternatives to doing business in person with TPWD.

Some Law Enforcement and Austin HQ offices are closed to customers for licenses and boat registration. Please consider the following online and mail-in options.

Online Boat Registration

Renew registration, obtain replacement documents and more online.
See available online boat registration options

Mail-in Boat Requests

Mail ownership transfer transaction requests to your nearest TPWD Law Enforcement Office:

Contact TPWD Boat Section

(800) 262-8755
Boat.Reg@tpwd.texas.gov

Fishing & Hunting Licenses: Online purchase of licenses, stamps, tags & packages.
Buy fishing & hunting licenses
Outdoor Annual: Summary of Hunting, Fishing and Boating Regulations
View the Outdoor Annual or Download the app
Boater Education: Online courses are available for required boater education.
See available boater education courses

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Outdoor Annual: Now All-Digital

Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. Once downloaded, the app can show regulations even when you don&t have cell service. More unique app features include access to location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, as well as the ability to look up current and past license purchases.

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Airing on PBS this Week

The Science of Wildlife

Some owls in El Paso have a fancy new home, complete with a surveillance system, which gives biologists a bird's-eye view of owl life. Pronghorn antelope populations in west Texas have wavered in recent years. Biologists are finding new information and solutions to help the Pronghorns. We follow along with some biologists that are worried about a tiny fish that is on the edge of extinction.

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine

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The Whitetail Issue

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State Parks

Download the Official App for Texas State Parks!

Now find your perfect state park escape using the Texas State Parks Official Guide for Apple and Android devices. The free app locates campgrounds, cabins, trails and places to hike, bike, swim, fish or kayak. And it'll give you all the details on 95 state parks in Texas.

Learn more about the app

Fishing

How to Find a Spot to Fish Close to Home

The closer to home you fish, the more time you get on the water. Try any of these 3 useful tools to find places to fish near your home:

Some lake and river access points may be closed during the pandemic. Many have contact information listed, so confirm the area is open before you head out. Check our Temporary Closures and Operations Adjustments for any Texas fishing updates related to COVID-19.

Boating

Duck Hunters: Protect the Lakes You Love

Invasive species like giant salvinia can grow quickly and cover expanses of fresh water, blocking access for hunters to prime waterfowl hunting areas. Invasive species can move to new lakes by hitching a ride on your boat, trailer or gear. Stop the spread and protect the lakes you love by always taking time to clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear when you travel from lake to lake.

Learn How to Clean, Drain and Dry