Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area

03/25/2026

Check out the Matagorda Bay Bird Fest with birding trips to Powderhorn.

https://matagordabaybirdfest.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQwzVVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsRXRKTm1yZFk5TTJ2YWhCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHugnmYBs2njbwC7dyKOlh9gVyIWoekNdIHHOAMZLV_WGv3CVJSAkBGHJIeY4_aem_SEsh2U5OP11LtACszQRDZA

JOIN US AT THE BAY! The Matagorda Bay Birdfest is an educational event in Palacios, TX connecting people birds, and nature. Just a few reasons to Flock & Stroll in the City By The Sea!

03/18/2026

UPDATE: Fire is out. We will continue to monitor the unit.

We will be conducting a prescribed burn today. Smoke should be blowing away from the roads around Powderhorn but please use caution when driving by. We will update this post when the fire is out.

07/23/2025

Edit: ignition is complete, there may be a little smoke interior. We will continue to monitor.

We are conducting a prescribed burn today along FM 1289. Please use caution when driving past as there might be smoke on the road. We will update this post when we are finished.

06/25/2025

Powderhorn WMA will be hosting a Hunter Education Field Course on August 30th. More info is below. Click the link to sign up:

https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/hunter-education-internet-field-course-2064/

FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT GAME WARDEN HUNTER ANDERLITCH
254-784-3020

03/28/2025

A new birding festival this spring will feature opportunities to bird Powderhorn, Matagorda Island, and Guadalupe Delta WMAs:

If you haven't registered for our 2025 birding festival yet, don't worry! You can still register by visiting our website. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in expertly guided tours and spot some of our amazing inhabitants.

03/07/2025

Edit: Fire is out. We will continue to monitor.

Powderhorn will be conducting another prescribed burn today. Please watch out for smoke on FM 1289.

02/26/2025

Edit: fire is out.

Powderhorn WMA will be conducting another prescribed fire today.

02/25/2025

Edit: Fire is out, a very successful day of habitat work.

Powderhorn WMA will be conducting a prescribed burn today. We will let you know when the fire is out.

11/12/2024

08/21/2024

Interested in learning about waterfowl and waterfowl management? Contact Shannon Barron for info on this workshop:
[email protected]
361-212-6975