Small Game Program - Texas Parks and Wildlife

06/05/2026

Shared from our friends at the Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative , the need to communicate the value of rural lands and the incredible ecosystems they support has bever been more pressing!

"Grassland are the lungs of our nation."

"Agriculture is the lifeblood of economies and communities, our food system and our ecological security, and it is facing a succession emergency."

"...our herd, our home, and our history."

"Whoever you are and whatever you do, there is a space for you in agriculture."

The grasslands are graying. The average American rancher is 59 year...

06/02/2026

Turkeys in the Great Plains. Check out these remarks from Jason Hardin, wild turkey program leader, with TPWD. Glad to call him one of our own!

04/30/2026

East Texas spring turkey hunting in full swing!

04/27/2026

Habitat funding opportunity for Texas landowners! Deadline is June 1st!

04/23/2026

How's it going out there? Check out this monster from Missouri!

And don't be shy, send us pictures of your birds! Or people, or your kids with birds would be acceptable too 😂

A member of the Kirksville Ridge Runners Chapter harvested a bird with a spur that measured in over 2 inches! Congratulations Cole!

04/20/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of the Interior will jointly present on New World screwworm (NWS) preparedness and response. NWS, also known as Cochliomyia hominivorax, can infest livestock, wildlife, and other warm-blooded animals, including people.

This webinar is specifically targeted for the wildlife and hunting community and will cover:

- recognizing and reporting NWS infestations;
- cases and response within Mexico;
- sterile fly production and dispersal, including new facilities;
- other domestic preparedness activities; and
- interagency coordination.

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04/14/2026

Bird migration is underway!

04/06/2026

Don't forget to report!

Turkey season is in full swing in most of Texas. Remember to report your turkey harvest in the Texas Hunt and Fish App or on the website at tpwd.texas.gov/huntandfish. This law went into effect statewide 2 years ago.
And please share your photos of your turkey harvests with us!

03/17/2026

What is a Migratory Bird Joint Venture and how can they help with your conservation goals? 🤔

On March 24th at 10 AM CST, join 100+ professionals in , , and more at the next Texan by Nature Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) meeting, where Texas Parks and Wildlife and Rio Grande Joint Venture / Alianza Regional de Conservacion del Rio Bravo will share their insights into the important role Joint Ventures play in Texas conservation.

Hear about innovative best practices you can put to work in your own programs, and see how we build partnerships that further our commitment to people, planet, and progress.

🗓️Mark your calendars and RSVP today! -> https://bit.ly/TxWACMeet5

03/11/2026

Love waterfowl, turkeys, and quail? Doves and cranes? Want to come work for Texas Parks and Wildlife? Check out this opportunity with the Small Game Program!

This position will help us grow and evolve with emerging technologies, working with team leads and biologists across the state. Don't miss your chance to continue building your career and make meaningful contributions to the management of game birds in Texas!

POSITION: Statewide Game Bird Monitoring and Data Specialist

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 18, 2026

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00056271&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago