Aug. 13, 2026

Licencias de Caza y Pesca de Texas a la Venta a Partir del 15 de Agosto

AUSTIN – El verano está terminando y el otoño se acerca, lo que significa que es momento para que los cazadores y pescadores renueven sus licencias. Antes de salir a navegar o a pescar, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) les recuerda que adquieran sus nuevas licencias para la temporada 2026-27.

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it’s time for hunters and anglers to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2026-27 season.

Aug. 7, 2026

Honey Creek State Natural Area’s Trailhead to Open August 8

SPRING BRANCH – Honey Creek State Natural Area, previously open by guided access only, is welcoming visitors at the new trailhead in the southwestern portion of the park starting August 8.

Aug. 5, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires New Wildlife Management Area in Stephens County

AUSTIN — On August 3, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) acquired 2,850-acres in Stephens County. This property, which will become the Robbie Davis Wildlife Management Area (WMA), is a culmination of more than a decade of partnership between TPWD and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF).

Aug. 4, 2026

Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 30th Year of Conservation Fundraising

AUSTIN— Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of the most unique hunting opportunities available on private ranches and public lands across the state.

July 31, 2026

Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year

AUSTIN – The biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, the Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), had a record number of teams and overall participants in the 30th iteration of the event, as well as a record amount of Conservation Grants awarded. The GTBC, organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), took place from April 15-May 15, with teams participating on the day of their choice.

July 26, 2026

Official Media Statement: Fatal Multi-Vessel Collision, Bird Island Basin, Kleberg County

KLEBERG COUNTY – Around 6:15 a.m. July 25, Texas Game Wardens in Nueces and Kleberg counties responded to vessel collision at the Bird Island Basin boat ramp on the Laguna Madre in Kleberg County.

July 23, 2026

Cedar Hill State Park’s Renovated Shady Ridge Camping Loop Reopens

CEDAR HILL – Cedar Hill State Park has reopened the Shady Ridge Camping Loop after being closed since 2022 for repairs and renovations.

July 21, 2026

Nearly 180 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Noted by Texans During City Nature Challenge

>AUSTIN — For the fifth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events.

July 20, 2026

TPWD to Launch 100th Texas Paddling Trail and Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Texas Paddling Trail Program

TEXAS COAST – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to the Texas Paddling Trails program.