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2022 Grand Slam winner, Stephen Lambden, harvested a 10 point 8.5-year old-buck at Double H Ranch.

Texas State Parks Celebrate 100 Years with Special Events

To commemorate 100 years, every state park will host at least one special event during the 2023 Centennial year.
Father and son hunting

Apply Now for Drawn Hunts

Enter online to win any of the Drawn Hunts in the 2023-2024 season. Choose from more than 9,500 hunts, including some new ones. Each entry will cost anywhere from $0 to $10, and Youth Only category entries are always free.
Exotic Safari 2021-22 winner, Wesley Howard III, with the scimitar-horned oryx he harvested at Mason Mountain.

Big Time Texas Hunts Entries are on Sale Now!

Take a chance and enter to win any of 10 premium hunting packages on some of the best private ranches and TPWD Wildlife Management Areas across Texas! For only $9 online or $10 at your local license retailer, you could win the hunts of a lifetime.
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Online courses are available for required boater education.
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A Weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Spend a full 24 hours at Ray Roberts Lake State Park and explore why camping families, biking clubs, horse riders, dog walkers and anglers choose to spend their leisure time at this multi-faceted park north of Denton. While the large lake and oak-covered hills that make up the park feel far away from urban life, this escape is surprisingly close to the bustling cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Now in TPW Magazine - October 2023 Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine October 2023 cover

In The Footsteps of Texas Dinosaurs

Dinosaur tracks across Texas reveal secrets of ancient inhabitants. I'm tracking reptilian giants in the wild at Dinosaur Valley State Park.Park ranger Zach Riggs leads me down a steep trail to the Paluxy River to view the main track site and a spot where traveling paleontologist Roland T. Bird discovered the world's first sauropod tracks in 1938.
Outdoor Annual online and iPhone app

Get the free Outdoor Annual.

Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. The app shows location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, plus the ability to look up current and past license purchases.
Lifetime License Drawing

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. Entries are only $5. There are still 2 chances to win: enter by October 31 or November 30.
grand father and grand daughter anglers posing with Catfish

Fishing for Beginners

If you are (or think you might be) interested in fishing. We'll get you started with fish helpful videos, articles, apps and other resources to teach you the basics and help you find just the right place to fish.
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Protect the Lakes You Love

Invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels can ruin fishing, boating and swimming for everyone. You can't always tell if a lake is infested with invasive species, and even a small piece left on your boat or gear can infest another lake.
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Enjoy a full year of our award-winning photos, travel recommendations, and much more! Plus, the digital subscription includes more than 600 articles and future updates while the subscription is active.