Texas hunting

From dove to deer, Texas harbors a wealth of hunting opportunities. On our hunting page, you can find hunting magazine articles, hunting videos and other hunting resources.

From Our Pages: Hunting Articles

Why We Hunt

At the ripe old age of 14, I was determined to prove that I was ready to hunt alone and, with a little luck, kill my first buck. read more

Skill Builder: Sporting Clays

Shotgun sport can help you hone your skills before hunting. read more

Hunting Forecast, 2011-12

It's not all bad news, despite the drought. Hunting seasons are upon us, and there will be adequate game for hunters. read more

Hunting Camps Offer More Than Just a Place to Rest

In dry, open country, canted light makes a good camp. We’d chosen camp simply by stopping to hunt. Why look further? This patch of desert would serve as well as any of the surrounding million acres. read more

Skill Builder: Is It Safe, Legal and Ethical?

Shoot or don’t shoot? Skilled hunters can quickly assess whether any shot is safe, legal and ethical, but it takes knowledge and experience to determine the answer. read more

Hunting for a Place to Hunt? Check Out Public Lands

Many hunters overlook an affordable and readily available option: the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s public hunting program, which offers a range of hunting opportunities as diverse as the state itself. read more

2011-12 Dove and Teal Hunting Forecast

Native dove populations have been hurt by drought, but other factors have had an effect, too. For teal, conditions across the breeding grounds are bordering on “epic,” according to TPWD's waterfowl program leader. read more

Plight of the Bobwhite

Organizations work to restore quail habitat through boom and bust. read more

Raptor Rapture

Sport meets art in falconry, where birds are the hunters. In this discipline, the type of raptor deployed depends on the terrain and the quarry. read more

2010 Fall Hunting Forecast

The post-drought rains have brought an increase in game populations and happy hunters. We forget so easily. Looking back, the devastating two-year drought that ended in fall 2009 is now but a distant memory. read more

On the Hunt With Squirrel Dogs

My mountain cur, Cate, gives a yelp up a gentle rise to my right. Then a long, low bawl farther up the rise, followed by a clear, rapid, chopping bark. She¹s looking up; she¹s treed a squirrel. Curs, feists and terriers aren¹t glamorous, but they can sure find small game. read more

Preparing Venison, From Field to Plate

Preparing your own venison feast is the ultimate local food experience. Chef Jesse Griffiths shows how to minimize waste and maximize flavor of nature's perfect protein. read more

Hunt of a Lifetime

Sure, the odds are imposing. Larry Holland spent his last dollars on school supplies before his kids talked him into buying a ticket on credit. The odds were against Ty Chumley, who didn¹t even have a rifle, with his one ticket last year. But they got lucky and won a Big Time Texas Hunt. read more

Which Duck Is Which?

Properly identifying ducks can be tricky. Here are some tips for waterfowl hunters so they can recognize the species before pulling the trigger. read more

TPWD Studying Lead vs. Non-lead Shot on Dove

For four long, grueling days in the heat, a group of observers ‹ trained wildlife biologists and seasoned dove hunters ‹ practiced the science of observation, data collection and reporting. They're working with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on a study investigating the comparable effectiveness of lead and non-lead shot for doves. read more

A Waterfowl Kayak Convert

It only took one hunting trip to prove the allure of duck hunting from a kayak. read more

The Lost Art of Hunting

What we call hunting today would not be recognizable to our ancestors. read more

Hunting gear guide

If visions of hunting gear fill your head, you’ll find lots of affordable items in the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine gear guide. Whether you're a hunter, angler, bird watcher, hiker, camper or nature photographer, you’re sure to find something you need for your next outdoor outing. GEAR GUIDE