Texas
Iconic Lone Star hunting, private ranches, Trans-Pecos mule deer, South Texas brush country monster whitetails.
Texas Regulatory Agency
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) manages Texas state parks, wildlife, and natural resources across Texas's piney woods, hill country, brush country, and plains.
Texas possesses massive whitetail deer herds (over 5 million head), Rio Grande turkey, desert mule deer, pronghorn, and year-round exotic hunting on private ranches.
policyMission
To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident hunting licenses and antlerless deer permits
- Manages Public Hunting Permit lands and State Natural Areas
- Establishes annual deer, turkey, dove, and waterfowl hunting regulations and county zones
- Executes habitat technical guidance, chronic wasting disease management, and biological research
- Enforces state wildlife laws through Texas Game Wardens
starCore Values
- Texas Outdoor Heritage: Preserving Texas's iconic hunting traditions.
- Stewardship: Managing vast wildlife resources and private land partnerships.
- Public Trust: Serving Texas sportspeople and outdoors enthusiasts.