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Sept. 4, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN — The 2026-27 hunting season has kicked off successfully with the dove opener across Texas on Sept. 1. However, hunters should be aware of regulation changes before entering the field. Licenses Changes Updated identity verification rules are now in … [Read more...] about 09-04 | What is New for Hunting Season 2026-27

Aug. 5, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL Note: This item is more than a month old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.AUSTIN — On August 3, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) acquired 2,850-acres in Stephens County. This property, which will … [Read more...] about 08-05 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires New Wildlife Management Area in Stephens County

Sept. 3, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – Palo Duro Canyon State Park is set to host the second installment of the ‘Explore Bowhunting’ event in Canyon, brought to the public by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery program along with the Texas Game Wardens, … [Read more...] about 09-03 | Palo Duro Canyon State Park to Host Second Annual ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event

Sept. 3, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – As Texans gear up for Labor Day weekend and the kickoff of teal season on Sept. 19, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters to do their part in protecting Texas lakes from aquatic invasive … [Read more...] about 09-03 | Boaters, Waterfowl Hunters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ on Labor Day Weekend, Teal Season Opener