Wexford Ranches to Receive 2026 Texas Leopold Conservation Award
AUSTIN — The Wexford Ranches of South and West Texas are the recipient of the 2026 Texas Leopold Conservation Award.
TPWD News Releases
May 7, 2026
April 1, 2026
TPW Commission Approves 2026-27 Statewide Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Regulations
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the following changes to 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:
Lone Star Land Steward 2026 Ecoregion Winners Announced
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners.
March 24, 2026
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Adds About 2,200 Acres Through New Acquisitions
QUITAQUE— The bison that call Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway home are growing their range thanks to recent land acquisitions in Briscoe County. The westward additions grow the park to about 17,500 acres of the unique rugged plains and red-walled canyons of the Caprock Escarpment.
March 18, 2026
Tyler Nature Center Hosts 2nd Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on April 18
TYLER — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Tyler Nature Center and partners invite the public to learn about nature, and the importance and benefits of prescribed fire at the 2nd Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on April 18.
Feb. 26, 2026
Funding Available for Grassland Restoration in High Plains, Rolling Plains of Texas
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with Quail Forever, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is now accepting applications for the Panhandle Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (PGRIP).
Feb. 25, 2026
Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2026-27
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 26 for the following proposed changes to the 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:
Jan. 29, 2026
Funding Available for Grassland Restoration in Central Texas
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture, Quail Forever and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, is now accepting applications for the Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (GRIP).
Oct. 15, 2025
Quail Surveys Raise Expectations for Another Quality Hunting Season
AUSTIN – Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading into opening day. Good habitat conditions along with timely rainfall helped bobwhite and scaled quail production this last spring and summer.
Sept. 15, 2025
What is New for Hunting Season 2025-26
AUSTIN — The 2025-26 hunting season has kicked off with a great start to dove season for hunters across the state. However, hunters should be aware of changes before entering the field.