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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.
ROCKSPRINGS – Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, currently open by guided access only in Edwards County, is poised to become a more ‘traditional’ SNA within the Texas State Parks system thanks to the acquisition of 1,200 acres on the western property line.
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.
TYLER — Join the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) at Tyler Nature Center for the East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on Saturday, October 10, to learn about nature and prescribed fire.
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day 2026 at the Texas State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 28, with interactive displays, specialized equipment and opportunities for the public to meet the game wardens who protect Texas’ natural resources and communities.
AUSTIN — Just like a park-loving Texan, the Centennial Time Capsule, is off to its next location as it roams the Lone Star State for 50 years on a quest to visit every park. This time, it is moving to Caddo Lake State Park after its summer stay at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
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.
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.
NEW ORLEANS — At the closing banquet of the National Association of State Parks Directors (NASPD) conference on Thursday, Texas State Parks Director Rodney Franklin was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from America’s State Parks.
Texas Historical Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launch Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Website