Oct. 14, 2026

Quail Surveys Indicate Another Quality Hunting Season on the Horizon

AUSTIN – Quail season kicks off Nov. 1, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey signaled good population numbers going into opening day. Good habitat conditions, along with timely rainfall, helped bobwhite and scaled quail production.

Oct. 8, 2026

Se Esperan Buenas Cifras de Captura de Venado de Cola Blanca para la Temporada de Caza 2026-27

AUSTIN — Los biólogos del Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) indican que los cazadores pueden esperar buenas cifras de captura y oportunidades para encontrar machos de calidad durante la temporada 2026-27. Tras tres años de tasas de supervivencia de crías superiores al promedio, la población de venado de cola blanca en Texas ha aumentado a una cifra estimada de 5.64 millones.

Oct. 1, 2026

White-tailed Deer Harvest Numbers Expected to be Good for 2026-27 Hunting Season

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicate hunters can expect good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks during the 2026-27 season. Following three above-average years of fawn survival, the Texas white-tailed deer population has climbed to an estimated 5.64 million.

Sept. 30, 2026

Inks Lake State Park to Host Fourth Annual ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event

AUSTIN – Inks Lake State Park is set to host an ‘Explore Bowhunting’ event in Burnet for the fourth time, brought to the public by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery program along with the Texas Game Wardens, Operation Game Thief, Texas Youth Hunt Program, Hunter’s Ed, Outdoor Tomorrow Foundation, Archery Trade Association and other local partners.

Sept. 21, 2026

Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites Texans to bring their friends and family into the outdoors for National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26. This celebration recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation.

Texas Celebra el Día Nacional de la Caza y la Pesca el 26 de Septiembre

AUSTIN – El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) invita a los Texanos a llevar a sus amigos y familiares al aire libre para el Día Nacional de la Caza y la Pesca el 26 de septiembre. Esta celebración reconoce a cazadores y pescadores por sus contribuciones a la fauna y la conservación.

Sept. 8, 2026

Teal Season in Texas Commences Sept. 19

AUSTIN – Teal hunting season opens Sept. 19 with a nine-day early season for the second consecutive year.

Sept. 4, 2026

What is New for Hunting Season 2026-27

AUSTIN — The 2026-27 hunting season has kicked off successfully with the dove opener across Texas on Sept. 1. However, hunters should be aware of regulation changes before entering the field.

Sept. 3, 2026

Palo Duro Canyon State Park to Host Second Annual ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event

AUSTIN – Palo Duro Canyon State Park is set to host the second installment of the ‘Explore Bowhunting’ event in Canyon, brought to the public by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery program along with the Texas Game Wardens, Operation Game Thief, Texas Youth Hunt program, Hunter’s Ed, Outdoor Tomorrow Foundation, Archery Trade Association and other local partners.

Boaters, Waterfowl Hunters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ on Labor Day Weekend, Teal Season Opener

AUSTIN – As Texans gear up for Labor Day weekend and the kickoff of teal season on Sept. 19, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters to do their part in protecting Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species.