Aug. 29, 2024

Texas Game Wardens Offer Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Dove Hunt

AUSTIN – Hunters preparing for the Sept. 1 opening of dove season have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations.

Aug. 28, 2024

Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1.

Se pronostican fuertes poblaciones de paloma huilota y de paloma ala blanca para la temporada de paloma

AUSTIN —Una primavera lluviosa y un comienzo de verano dieron lugar a una buena temporada de anidación en la mayor parte del estado y a poblaciones casi récord de paloma huilota y de paloma ala blanca en grandes porciones de Texas. Los cazadores podrían encontrar un aumento significativo de las poblaciones de palomas en el campo cuando se abra la temporada 2024 el 1 de septiembre.

Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season

AUSTIN — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas. Hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations in the field when the 2024 season opens Sept. 1.

Aug. 27, 2024

Freshwater Fish Stamp Celebrates 20th Anniversary

AUSTIN – Over the past 20 years, the Texas Freshwater Fish Stamp has been instrumental in advancing the management and conservation of freshwater fisheries resources in the state.

Aug. 26, 2024

La temporada de pargo rojo (huachinango) en aguas federales cierra el 6 de Septiembre

AUSTIN- La temporada de pesca recreativa privada de pargo rojo (huachinango) en aguas federales cerrará a las 11:59 p.m. el viernes 6 de septiembre.

Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters on September 6

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.

Aug. 23, 2024

Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized During August Commission Meeting

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recognized Texas Game Wardens James Adcock and Allison “Alli” Hatten at the August Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting as award recipients by the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers (AMFGLEO), respectively.

Aug. 19, 2024

Big Time Texas Hunts Introduces New Hunt to Launch 28th Year of Conservation Fundraising

AUSTIN – Big Time Texas Hunts kicks off another season with 10 premium guided hunt packages representing some of the very best hunting opportunities in Texas, including a new chance to take an aoudad ram in the Trans-Pecos region.

Aug. 14, 2024

La aplicación móvil Texas Harvest recibe un nuevo nombre — Texas Hunt & Fish

AUSTIN — 15 de agosto, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) lanzará una versión actualizada de la aplicación móvil oficial utilizada por cazadores y pescadores en todo el estado para reportar capturas, realizar el registro electrónico en sitio, exhibición de licencias digitales y más.