News & Media; News Releases; White-tailed Deer Harvest Numbers Expected to be Good for 2026-27 Hunting Season Oct. 1, 2026 ...

Successful hunters will be required to use tags from their hunting license for harvested deer. These hunts take place on National Wildlife Refuge property. National Wildlife Refuge rules and ...

News & Media; News Releases; Texas Game Wardens to Celebrate Hunting and Fishing Day at State Capitol Sept. 28 Sept. 25, 2026 ...

Centennial Parks Conservation Fund Texans voted in 2023 to create a $1 billion fund to buy land and develop new state parks. Learn why this fund is important and what we are looking for in new parks.

News & Media; News Releases; Caddo Lake State Park is the Next Recipient of the Centennial Time Capsule Sept. 24, 2026 Media ...

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 ...

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 ...

News & Media; News Releases; Abilene State Park to Host Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Event Sept. 18, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030. News Image Sha ...

LAMPASAS – Post Oak Ridge State Park is preparing to open for day use on September 24, meaning visitors can come and explore the park at their own pace. Visitors can make reservations for day use in ...

Sept. 14, 2026 - The park is under a burn ban. No open, ash-producing fires (wood or charcoal) are allowed. Campers in reserved campsites may cook with containerized fuel stoves. Sept. 8, 2026 - The ...