The great outdoors awaits you in Texas State Parks. Choose from over 80 parks, natural areas, historic sites and visitor centers. Follow these steps to plan your trip.

Activities, programs, and events in Texas State Parks. Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. Texans voted in 2023 to create a $1 billion fund to buy land and develop new state parks.

Whether you're looking for a new outdoor adventure, interested in a quality source of fresh meat, wish to contribute to wildlife conservation or just looking for a way to spend more time with friends and family - we've got you covered.

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) is a Texas state agency that oversees and protects wildlife and their habitats. In addition, the agency is responsible for managing the state's parks and historical areas.

All residents and visitors need a Texas hunting license to take part in hunting or trapping across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department bases licenses, stamps, and permits on the type of game you’re hunting, your age, and where you live.

1 day ago · The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department recently announced the purchase of a 2,000+ acre chunk of Hill Country land for new parkland. “You know, when you think of the Texas Hill Country, you think of fantastic views and vistas and elevation changes. And this one has it,” explained Todd McClanahan, who works for the department.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and regional partners have been working hard to get the word out. Posters on how to be “bear-wise” are visible in Terlingua Ranch, and TPWD has hosted presentations and created web resources for residents. Bear-wise practices include securing trash, feeding pets inside, and cleaning and storing ...

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3 days ago · The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has purchased 2,020 acres of land in Burnet County, north-west of Austin, which it plans to use for a new state park.

100% of your hunting and fishing license fees go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for on-the-ground conservation efforts that help make Texas one of the best places in the country to hunt and fish.