TPWD Hunting

❓Did you know? Texas Game Wardens take part in the annual Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, working alongside partners and volunteers to help remove derelict traps from Texas coastal waters. The abandoned traps can damage shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines, and…(1/4)

THIS SATURDAY! Come out to our Career + Volunteer Fair at Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio 9am - 1pm. Then, enjoy this beautiful Hill Country park. 🖱️ Register at tinyurl.com/CareerFairGovt… 👉🏽 Search Job and Volunteer opportunities at tpwd.texas.gov/Jobs

A fan favorite is expanding! This means more land to explore and more room for the bison to roam. 🦬 We’ll develop a plan with input from the public to determine recreational opportunities for the expansion of Caprock Canyons. DETAILS: shorturl.at/vNBkU 📸 Brady Cowen

The Bastrop State Park #SpringPineFire is over 50% contained as crews continue fire response. Smoke may remain for a few days. Check latest park updates at tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ba… ⚠️Please respect road closures and first responder safety.

There is a wildfire at Bastrop State Park. The park has evacuated areas impacted by the ongoing #SpringPineFire. We are working with local emergency management to respond to the situation. ⚠️ Please respect road closure barricades and first responder safety.

Final month of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season is off to a roaring start 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Legacy Class entries submitted by anglers across the state: tinyurl.com/LegacyLunkers #BiggerBetterBass

Spring break is only a few days away and many people are heading to the water. 
Whether you're fishing, boating or just enjoying the beach, #TexasGameWardens encourage everyone to make safety part of the plan. (1/3)

Learn to fish in a fun, friendly setting! 🎣 We’re launching a NEW Adult Mentored Fishing program. Join a small group, learn the basics, and enjoy time on the water. CHECK IT OUT 👉🏽 tpwd.texas.gov/education/angl…

Some internships just hit right. Many of our teammates started as interns. 👉🏽 Find an internship that feels like your future at tpwd.texas.gov/Jobs Our college summer internship applications are open through March 11.

Recently, #TexasGameWardens in Smith County received a call about anglers at Lake Tyler keeping more than their limit of crappie. Wardens observed the anglers leaving the fishing barge carrying a stringer of 35 crappie. Additionally, one suspect had a basket in the back…(1/2)

Proposed Hunting Regulations changes for game birds and big game hunting for this Fall Hunting Season! March 26 deadline for public comment; read the details, tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele….

Double Lunker Day 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Discover the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers across Texas. Explore historic forts, parks, and communities that tell their story on the new Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail website, created by @TPWDnews and @TxHistComm. Start exploring: texastimetravel.com/buffalo-soldie…

Texas' newest state park opens for visitors on March 1 🥳🎉⛺️ Located between Abilene and DFW, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park offers plenty of room to hike, bike, camp, fish, and explore. DETAILS at tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele…

“Go early and go often” Spring turkey hunters can expect to see an abundance of 2-to-3-year old gobblers as they spread out in search of hens 🦃🦃🦃 Here’s the forecast 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/TurkeyForecast…

Protect your peace (and your habitat) 🚩 Invasive species can slip in quietly, spread fast, and smother the life out of everything around them. Don’t let invasive species jeopardize your healthy relationship with Texas 👉🏽tpwd.texas.gov/StopInvasives #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #NISAW

16-POUND BASS!!😮 See where the Lunkers are lurking at TexasShareLunker.com #BiggerBetterBass

There’s an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza around Lubbock and Amarillo. 🦆 Don't feed wild ducks or geese 🚫 Limit contact with wild birds (that includes pets) 🪶 Remove bird feeders in areas of outbreak MORE at tinyurl.com/HPAIPanhandle #TexasPanhandle

❓Did you know? Texas Game Wardens and cadets participate in a Wildlife Forensics and Time of Death training to help enhance their wildlife investigations.

Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir, located just north of Abilene, is back on the board with its second Legacy Class ShareLunker while Toledo Bend returned to the Toyota ShareLunker stage for the third consecutive collection season! Check out the catch details! tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele…