Oct. 29, 2024

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.

Sept. 12, 2024

Los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas ofrecen consejos para una cacería de paloma segura y agradable

AUSTIN – Los cazadores que se preparan para la apertura de la temporada de paloma el 1 de septiembre tienen mucho por delante, con aumentos significativos en las poblaciones de palomas huilota y de ala blanca.

Sept. 6, 2024

Texas Game Wardens See Decline in Fatalities, Rise in Boating Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens patrolling water bodies across the state reported a decline in water-related fatalities but noticed an increase in boating accidents compared to last year’s Labor Day holiday weekend.

Sept. 4, 2024

Teal Season Begins in Texas Sept. 14

AUSTIN – Teal hunting season opens Sept. 14, and with wet conditions prevailing in many areas of Texas, hunters will have ample opportunities to harvest birds.

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.