Texas Parks and Wildlife has some important information for the 2026-2027 hunting season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Opens Drawn Hunt Applications for the 2026–27 SeasonThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has officially begun accepting applications for its Drawn Hunt permit program for the upcoming 2026–27 hunting season. The program provides outdoor enthusiasts with access to premier public hunting grounds throughout the Lone Star State across more than 60 categories. Access to New Public AcresThis season’s lineup features 154 specific drawn hunts distributed across 55 state parks. Complete application guidelines can be reviewed in the official agency press release, "TPWD Accepting Drawn Hunt Permit Applications for 2026–27 Season."