Nov. 7, 2024

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Responsible, Safe Hunting Practices

AUSTIN – With the white-tailed deer general season open, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety and regulatory tips to ensure that hunters across the state have an uneventful yet successful season.

Nov. 1, 2024

Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH).

Oct. 30, 2024

Waterfowl Hunters Play a Critical Part in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages hunters to take responsible action in their critical role in protecting waterfowl habitats and the lakes we love from the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels.

Oct. 29, 2024

Se Espera Una Temporada Estelar de Venado Este Otoño

AUSTIN — Las lluvias primaverales que ayudaron a mitigar la sequía y los hábitats productivos han llevado a los biólogos a predecir otro año de abundantes oportunidades para que los cazadores llenen sus estómagos y congeladores con sus cosechas.

Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall

AUSTIN — Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests.

Oct. 21, 2024

Quail Surveys Indicate Promising Prospects for Oct. 26 Season Opener

AUSTIN – Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey indicates an upward trend in population numbers. Improved habitat and scattered but timely rainfall provided a boost for bobwhite and scaled quail.

Oct. 15, 2024

TPWD Biologists Anticipate Promising Season for Waterfowl Hunters

AUSTIN – Increased duck numbers and steady rains provide optimism for Texas waterfowl hunters gearing up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that the May population survey yielded positive results for the first time in years.

Sept. 25, 2024

Official Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Host Hunting and Fishing Day Event at State Capitol Sept. 27

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Game Wardens will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 27 at the Texas State Capitol.

Sept. 16, 2024

La Población de Venado de Cola Blanca Esta en Buen Estado Antes del Inicio de la Temporada de Caza con Arco

AUSTIN — ¡Buenas noticias para los cazadores! Los biólogos del Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) anticipan una temporada excepcional de venado de cola blanca este otoño. La temporada 2024-25 de tiro con arco comienza el 28 de septiembre y los cazadores deben esperar tener buenos números de aprovechamiento y oportunidades para obtener venado de buena calidad.

White-tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season

AUSTIN — Good news for hunters! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists anticipate an exceptional white-tailed deer season this fall. The 2024-25 archery-only season kicks off Sept. 28 and hunters should expect to have good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks.