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
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For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are
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Long before many hunters ever climbed into a deer stand, called a turkey or headed west in pursuit of big game, they sat on a bucket at the edge of a field and tried to hit a dove. Sometimes they
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AUSTIN— Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of the most unique hunting opportunities available on private ranches and public lands across the state. “In our 30th year,
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Rockport, Texas – After a record-setting 2025, Rockport-based Dove Gear is gearing up for another busy season with the 2026 editions of its popular Ultimate Bird Vest. Hunters can now order the vest in Dove Gear’s proprietary camouflage pattern, as
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Texas is like its own country. With massive geographical boundaries and many unique cultures, Texas is as big and diverse as many nations. For wingshooters, Texas’s hunting diversity is second to none, and it comes with a unique challenge only
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Every September, the familiar whistle of wings over a sunflower field marks the unofficial beginning of hunting season across much of America. For generations, dove hunting has been more than a way to fill a game bag. It has been
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AUSTIN – Hunters have an exciting lineup of opportunities and a chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Texas through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The drawn hunts program issues permits to hunters for drawn
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MOST HUNTERS think of trail cameras as tools for scouting deer, monitoring feeders, or tracking wildlife activity. For decades, they have served as an extra set of eyes in the woods, collecting information when hunters and landowners cannot be there themselves…
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The Department of the Interior today announced the largest proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opening or expanding more than 1,450 opportunities across 111 stations in 32 states.
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Texas Game Wardens have filed 74 charges against a New Braunfels man accused of illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed bucks in Comal, Hays and Bexar counties between the fall of 2024 and through late summer 2025.
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Back in the day, most of my hog hunting around Southeast Texas involved sitting on the edge of a field with a rifle and a red-filter light. That setup worked, and honestly it still does in plenty of situations. We
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DURING THE OFF-SEASON, hunters often face skill fade due to less frequent use of their firearms and limited opportunities to sharpen instincts. Adopting full auto paintball guns for scenario drills creates a practical training environment that helps preserve foundational movement, reaction speed, and responsible marksmanship.
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Proponents of the People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions Act continue to gather the necessary signatures to place the proposal known as Initiative Petition 28 on the November ballot in Oregon according to officials with Delta Waterfowl. This
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Spring in Texas is prime time for varmint hunters, and if you’re willing to adjust your approach, it can be one of the most productive seasons of the year. As temperatures warm and wildlife activity ramps up, predators like coyotes,
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In Texas, everything’s bigger, practically everybody has a great hat, and a successful hunt is often won or lost before you even chamber a round. This is a region where the geography is as challenging as the game, the primary “bucket hole” for a productive trip is probably going to be where you spend the majority of the time, not the wildlife itself.
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the following changes to 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations The South Zone dove hunting season structure during the first segment will include an
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A new report titled, “Conservation Economy in America: A Snapshot of Total Fish and Wildlife-Associated Direct Investments and Economic Contributions,” reveals that fish and wildlife conservation generates substantial economic benefits. According to officials with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), gederal, state, local, and nonprofit contributions combined
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The Hunt Fish Podcast Summit once again brought together some of the most passionate voices in hunting, fishing, and conservation for a multi-day gathering dedicated to storytelling, collaboration, and celebrating the outdoor community. Hosted at the Pintail Hunting Club in
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Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two and three-year-old gobblers for the 2026 spring turkey season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recorded good production through summer turkey surveys in 2023, 2024 and 2025. After another year
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