Sept. 1, 2026

Fort Phantom Hill Lake Zebra Mussel Status Elevated to ‘Infested’

AUSTIN – Following additional monitoring, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has determined that the invasive zebra mussel population status in Fort Phantom Hill, near Abilene, should be elevated to fully ‘infested.’

Aug. 28, 2026

Official Media Advisory: Bastrop State Park Prescribed Burn Viewing

BASTROP — Bastrop State Park and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) are planning to conduct prescribed burns this fire season, from October 2026 through end of February 2027.

Aug. 27, 2026

Harvest Authorization Drawing Applications for Trinity River Alligator Gar Available Sept. 1

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process on Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity River.

Aug. 21, 2026

Se Pronostican Fuertes Poblaciones de Paloma para el Inicio de la Temporada de Caza

La temporada de caza de paloma comienza en todo el estado el 1 de septiembre por primera vez en la historia

Strong Dove Population Numbers Anticipated as Hunters Fly Toward Opening Day

AUSTIN – For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near record highs again.

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.