Hunting
Javelinas Are Having a Moment
The collared peccary is gaining increasing interest from Texas hunters and researchers.
Bowhunters Embrace the Craftsmanship and Culture of Traditional Equipment
Traditional bows make hunting harder — but some enjoy the challenge.
- Meet the Falconers, Who Hunt With the Help of Birds of Prey Story by Joseph Richards
- Dove Hunting Is Top-Notch at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area Story by Russell Roe
- Small-Town Goldthwaite Comes Alive With the Opening of Deer Season Story by Whitney Bishop
Axis Deer Make an Exciting Hunt — and Meal
This elusive invasive roams the Hill Country.
Turn Your Turkey Harvest Into a Delicious Katsu Dinner
Chef Jesse Griffiths shares his hunting tips and a recipe.
Recent in Deer Hunting
Yes, You Can Harvest a Buck on a Budget
A little creativity (and a spare washer and dryer), helps a new hunter find a place to hunt.
Story and photos by Seth Driskell
Deer Carcass Requirement Updates Provide Hunters More Options
TPWD updates regulations to protect Texas deer.
By Lerrin Johnson
Small-Town Goldthwaite Comes Alive With the Opening of Deer Season
Central Texas town's stores, restaurants and hotels benefit from hunting season.
Story by Whitney Bishop
Melanistic (Dark) Deer In The Hill Country.
The opposite of albinos, melanistic deer can be found in a small segment of the Hill Country.
Story by Ben RehderRecent in Public Hunting
Javelinas Are Having a Moment
The collared peccary is gaining increasing interest from Texas hunters and researchers.
Story by Joseph Richards
Dove Hunting Is Top-Notch at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area
The South Texas site is best known for white-winged doves.
Story by Russell Roe
Dawn of the Dove Hunter
A mentored hunt provides the tools for a successful harvest.
Story and photos by Maegan Lanham
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area Captures the Subtle Magic of South Texas Brush Land
"The Chap" is a celebrated destination for hunting, hiking, camping and bird-watching.
Story by Eva Frederick
How to Boost Your Odds for a Texas Drawn Hunt
With savvy planning, you can increase your chances of getting chosen.
Story by Morgan O'HanlonRecent in Shooting Sports
Harvest a Buck Without Spending a Million Bucks at Sam Houston National Forest
National Forest land is a bastion for hunters without deep pockets.
Story by Matthew Watson
Hamilton Puts on a Festival For the Love of Dove
The Hamilton County Dove Festival provides a rollicking kickoff ot bird hunting season.
Story by Eva Frederick
Students Take Up Target Shooting With Air Rifles
Schools offer new program on shooting sports.
Recent in Ask A Warden
Ask a Warden: What Should I Do if I Hit a Deer With my Car?
Don't approach the injured animal, and don't try to take home the roadkill.
By Wei-Wei Lin
Ask a Warden: Is Fitness Important for Wardens?
Game Warden Wei-Wei Lin discusses the importance of staying fit for duty.
Story by Wei-Wei Lin
Ask a Warden: Which State Park Do You Work In?
Game wardens serve counties; state parks have their own police.
Story by Wei-Wei Lin
Ask a Warden: What Does TPWD Do to Stop Wildlife Crime?
Operation Game Thief serves as the state's crime-stopper program for wildlife.
By Wei-Wei Lin
Ask a Warden: How Can I Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species?
Texas Game Warden Wei-Wei Lin offers advice on keeping our water bodies healthy.
By Wei-Wei LinRecent in Wildlife Management Areas
Meet the Majestic Mountains of Sierra Diablo Wildlife Management Area
The 12,000-acre property is home to bighorn sheep and other desert wonders.
Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Candy Cain Abshier WMA Is A Site For Soar(ing) Eyes
Each fall, birders flock to Galveston Bay’s Candy Cain Abshier Wildlife Management Area.
Story by Dan Oko
Disease Leads to a Critical Crossroads For Texas Bighorn
TPWD and partners focus on fighting a deadly disease affecting the sheep.
Story by Lydia Saldaña
Blaze Your Own Trail at Black Gap Wildlife Management Area
Experience pure West Texas desert at its finest.
Story by Eva Frederick