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.

Aug. 28, 2024

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. 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.