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Digital Tagging 2022-2023 Hunting Season


Beginning with the 2022-23 license year, Texas residents will have the option to purchase a Digital Super Combo that authorizes digital tagging of harvested deer, turkey, and oversized red drum. The digital license option is available through online purchase only. Learn more or sign up here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/tagging-instructions/digitaltags

Get ready for the 2021-22 White-tailed Deer season


Biologists say this year's season will be one for the books. Find everything you need to know in the free Outdoor Annual, available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, online and as an app on iOS and Android. Details at https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/

Game of Gobblers, Turkey Hunting in East Texas


Game of Gobblers Conservationist and hunter Terrance Jackson will be the first to tell you, “If Wild Turkeys could smell, they'd be nearly impossible to hunt.” Follow Terrance as he travels across East Texas working to restore and harvest the Eastern Wild Turkey.

Hunter Education Classes in Texas


Every hunter in TX (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. Here's what to expect. Find courses near you at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/hunter_education/

Wing Shooting Safety Tips


Safety tips for upland game bird hunters to avoid common errors in the field. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/

Powderhorn Cast and Blast!


This hunting and fishing extravaganza offers one lucky winner and a guest hunting for white-tailed deer, exotics and waterfowl on the epic 17,000+ acre Powderhorn WMA in Calhoun County along with a guided fishing trip on Matagorda Bay. Purchase by October 15, 2020 $9.00 per online entry* Buy now at https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/public/btth/castblast.phtml

Big Time Texas Hunts: Exotic Safari


One winner will experience the thrill of hunting exotic game, right here in Texas on the beautiful Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area and take home a Ruger American Rifle in 300 Win Mag and a Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 scope. Purchase by October 15, 2019. $9.00 per online entry* The lucky winner and their hunting companion will: - Hunt gemsbok, scimitar-horned oryx, waterbuck (new this year) or axis deer. The winner can harvest two management exotics and their companion will be able to harvest one. - Enjoy 3 to 4 days of food and lodging at the scenic Mason Mountain WMA lodge. - Be guided by experienced TPWD biologists throughout the trip. With the help of expert guides, hunters at Mason Mountain WMA have had an outstanding 96% success rate. - Receive taxidermy (two shoulder mounts) for the winner. - Hunt with a modern rifle of .270 caliber or larger. *Please note that a $5 online administrative fee is required, but you can purchase unlimited entries or licenses in a single transaction and only pay one fee.

Turkey Hunting; Playing the Turkey Game


Turkey Hunting; Playing the Turkey Game Hunting turkey in Texas can be like a game of chess; it's all about making the right moves. Follow along as a group of hunters gets out-smarted by these elusive gobblers again and again. The hunt takes place in McMullen County, about an hour south of San Antonio. Watch the Texas Parks & Wildlife television show on the Texas PBS stations. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv

Big Time Texas Hunt Winner Testimonial


Hear from the 2007 Big Time Texas Hunt Grand Slam winner. Big Time Texas Hunts offer hunters the chance to win one of seven exclusive hunting trips on some of the finest private ranches and prime wildlife management areas in Texas. The cost for an online entry to win any of these hunts is only $9 per entry! Entry fees directly benefit wildlife conservation and hunting in Texas. For more information, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/btth

Firearm Safety Tips


Examples of common safety mistakes made by some hunters. More on Texas hunting at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/

Home Firearm Safety Tips


Learn how to properly and safely store your hunting firearms in the home. A gun safe is a good idea, especially if you have kids in the house.

Sighting In Your Rifle


Tips on checking the sighting of rifle scopes prior to going on a hunt. More on Texas hunting at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/

Going Hog Wild


The people of Cotulla, in South Texas, have found a tasty way to tackle an agricultural menace. Feral pigs cause lots of costly damage, but hunters are happy to harvest them and cook them up at the La Salle County Wild Hog cook-off. #FeralHogs #Texas

Women's Goose Hunt: A Tale of Two Laurens


Texas Parks and Wildlife Television heads to Bay City, Texas for a weekend goose hunt with the ladies. For some it's a first time experience, and for others it's a weekend break from the family. No matter the reason, if you get a group of ladies together with some guns and geese... it's going to be a blast. For information on hunting, including how to get started, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/. Also check out our Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/bow/

Spring Turkey Season - Texas Parks and Wildlife


Springtime in Texas means it's Spring Turkey season. Do you know the difference between a Tom, hen, and Jake?

How To Find a Texas Public Hunt


Outdoor Info: Public Hunts Each year the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department offers a variety of public hunts throughout the state. Here's how to take advantage of these affordable opportunities.

How to Protect Your Eyes and Ears While Shooting


Emphasizes the importance of hearing and eye protection when using firearms. More on Texas hunting at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/

Big Time Texas Hunts: Gator Hunt


One winner and a guest will enjoy a unique three-day gator hunting trip, pursuing legendary alligators at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area on the Gulf Coast. The lucky winner and their guest will: - Have the opportunity to harvest one trophy alligator - Receive a bonus early season teal hunt - Be provided all necessary equipment and the expertise of professional guides - Choose either hook and line or archery as their method of hunting - Enjoy three days of food and lodging at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area - Receive gator hide removal - Take an airboat tour of the marsh to view alligators More info and other hunt opportunities at https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/public/btth/

Bowhunting Season in Texas


Find bow hunting regulations and when the season opens at https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/season-types/archery-only

Rules of Firearm Safety


Heidi Rao instructs on the four fundamental rules of firearm safety: 1) Keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times 2) Treat every firearm as if it were loaded 3) Be sure of your target, what is in front of it and beyond it 4) Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until ready to shoot

Texas Quail Quandary


The drought has taken a toll on all Texas wildlife but among the hardest hit is the bobwhite quail. Biologists say loss of native grassland habitat is the leading cause for the ongoing decline of the popular game bird but the drought is intensifying the problem. The quail quandary has a broader relevance because that same grassland habitat quail depend on is also important for dozens of other wildlife species and it can also affect water quality and quality for people. More on Texas wildlife at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/

Animal Calling: Talking to the Animals


Talking to the Animals Gerald Stewart can talk to animals. No, he doesn't have "Dr. Doolittle" magical powers. Rather, Gerald is a professional animal caller. Using mouth calls and audio cassettes, he can attract birds, owls, mountain lions, bobcats, foxes, deer and many more animals.

Shotgun Transportation Safety Tips


How to safely transport a shotgun. More on Texas hunting at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/

Women's Goose Hunt


Texas Parks and Wildlife hosts an all women's goose hunt near Bay City, Texas. For information on hunting, including how to get started, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/. Also check out our Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/bow/

Dove Hunting in Las Palomas


Dove hunting is a family tradition for a South Texas family. Follow them on a dove hunt at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area and back home for dinner. #TexasHunting