Aug. 21, 2025

Strong Populations and Prime Conditions Set Stage for Promising Dove Season

AUSTIN — Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.

Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 29th Year of Conservation Fundraising

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added bonuses for winners as it opens entries for this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts, offering some of the best hunting opportunities on Texas private ranches and public lands.

Aug. 20, 2025

Palo Duro Canyon State Park to Host Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – On September 13, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Aug. 14, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide

AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as "Ghost Deer" has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges. This brings the total number of individuals implicated in the case to 24, with approximately 1,400 charges filed across 11 Texas counties.

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Fall is upon us and for hunters and anglers that can only mean one thing, it is time 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 2025-26 season.

Aug. 13, 2025

Expanded Digital License, Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will offer fully digital options for all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15th. In March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the expansion of digital license and tag options.

Media Advisory: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hosts Special Hunting for Conservation Workshop

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a Hunting for Conservation workshop designed specifically for media partners, conservation colleagues and future professionals on Aug. 25-26.

July 16, 2025

Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens Applications for 2025 – 26 Season

AUSTIN – Hunters now have new opportunities and scenery to experience this fall through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program.

June 4, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife Adds Three Properties to Public Hunting Offerings

AUSTIN — With the addition of three new properties, Texas’ 2025-26 hunting season will offer more public hunting opportunities through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Public Hunting Program.

May 15, 2025

Slight Increase in Hunting Accidents Highlights Need for Vigilance in the Field

AUSTIN— Texas experienced an increase in hunting accidents with last year, with 18 non-fatal hunting accidents and one fatality reported in the 2024 Texas Hunting Accident Report.