New Lands for Drawn Hunts | New Season Dates | Safety Tips | Hill Country Flood Response | and More!



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New Lands Added to Drawn Hunts

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Apply now for a shot at winning more than 9,500 Drawn Hunts [ [link removed] ], including premium Private Lands Dove Hunts.

We continue to grow your public hunting opportunities, and this season includes hunts on newly-acquired Texas State Parks properties. These recent additions include: 


* Post Oak Ridge State Park [ [link removed] ] 
* Enchanted Rock State Natural Area [ [link removed] ]
* Government Canyon State Natural Area [ [link removed] ]
* Dinosaur Valley State Park [ [link removed] ] 
* Ray Roberts Lake State Park [ [link removed] ]

Search for available hunts by category or location [ [link removed] ]. You can apply for multiple hunts in the same category, but stay aware of the deadline dates [ [link removed] ]: the 1st and 15th of Aug., Sept. and Oct., and Nov. 1.

The e-Postcard hunts require a current Annual Public Hunt Permit (APH) [ [link removed] ], on sale Aug. 15. Last year, 59,605 APH were sold, which generated about $2.8 million for wildlife conservation and public hunting.

Find out more in our press release Texas Parks and Wildlife Adds Three Properties to Public Hunting Offerings [ [link removed] ].



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2025-26 Season Dates and What's New

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Digital license and tag options for Texas residents have been expanded to include all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types. You can purchase a digital license [ [link removed] ] when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15. The free Texas Hunt & Fish app [ [link removed] ] is required for digital tagging. 

Find out more about going digital [ [link removed] ], and watch our short video Digital License and Tagging Information [ [link removed] ]. 

It's time to plan your hunts. Season dates for 2025-26 [ [link removed] ] are set, including these opening dates:


* Dove: 9/1 North and Central Zones; 9/5 South Zone's Special White-winged Dove Days
* Teal: 9/20
* Archery Only: 9/27
* Pronghorn: 10/4
* White-tailed deer: 11/1
* Wild turkey: 11/1
* Quail: 11/1

Regulation changes for the 2025-26 season can be found in the Outdoor Annual online [ [link removed] ] or the free app [ [link removed] ] beginning *Aug. 15*. The app will update itself in mid-August (requires internet access). 



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6 Tips to Keep Your Hunts Safe

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The Lone Star State saw a slight increase in hunting accidents last year, with 18 non-fatal accidents and one fatality reported.

One fatality is one too many. Stay alert and keep these 6 safety tips top of mind any time you hunt:


* Always point your muzzle in a safe direction. 
* Keep your gun unloaded when not in use.
* Keep your fingers outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
* Wear appropriate safety gear when you hunt.
* Stick to your safe zone of fire [ [link removed] ].
* Be aware of what is in front of and behind your target.

Anyone who hunts in Texas and was born after Sept. 1, 1971, must pass a Hunter Education course [ [link removed] ] and be able to present the proof in the field. Check online for  [ [link removed] ]proof of your certification [ [link removed] ]. 

Find more about last year's hunting accidents in our press release Slight Increase in Hunting Accidents Highlights Need for Vigilance in the Field [ [link removed] ]. 



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Hill Country Flood Response

Together Texas Strong means Texas Game Wardens deploying more than 300 personnel, boats, helicopters, drones, search and rescue teams and off-road vehicles across multiple counties in response to recent historic flooding. They rescued the stranded, searched for the missing and continue working with partners to bring closure to families.

Learn more by watching the short video Texas Game Wardens Continue Kerr County Search and Rescue [ [link removed] ]. To keep up with your game wardens, follow them on Instagram [ [link removed] ] and Facebook [ [link removed] ]. 

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NEW: OGT Text, App and Online Reporting

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You can now text Operation Game Thief [ [link removed] ] (OGT) to submit anonymous tips about wildlife crime. You can also use the NEW free app, call, or go online to report wildlife violations:


* *Text* to 847411; type in TXOGT and then your message.
* *Download the app* for Apple [ [link removed] ] / Android [ [link removed] ]
* *Online Form* to submit an anonymous tip [ [link removed] ]
* *Call* 1-800-792-GAME (4263)

Learn how to submit anonymous tips [ [link removed] ], and add the text and call numbers to your contacts now, so you'll have them when you need them.

Contact us immediately if you see a wildlife crime in progress. OGT is Texas' Wildlife Crime-Stoppers Program, offering rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the conviction of a wildlife crime.



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Did You Know?

The "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine website is getting a refresh. If you have any favorite stories you'd like us to move to the new site, send those web links to [email protected]. You can view the content on the original magazine website [ [link removed] ] through July 31. We'll move all magazine content to the new site eventually, but we’d like to move your favorites first.

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