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Aug. 21, 2025 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added bonuses for winners as it opens entries for this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts, offering some of the best hunting opportunities on Texas private ranches and public lands. This year, for the first … [Read more...] about 08-21 | Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 29th Year of Conservation Fundraising

Aug. 21, 2025 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL Biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have confirmed several sightings of a black bear in Cherokee, Anderson, Panola and Rusk Counties. Black bears are native to Texas and part of the state’s natural heritage and ecosystem. They … [Read more...] about 08-21 | Media Statement: Black Bear Sightings Confirmed in East Texas

Aug. 21, 2025 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN — Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season. Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic … [Read more...] about 08-21 | Strong Populations and Prime Conditions Set Stage for Promising Dove Season

Aug. 20, 2025 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – On September 13, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more … [Read more...] about 08-20 | Palo Duro Canyon State Park to Host Explore Bowhunting Event