Texas Youth Hunting Program -TYHP

Ready to hunt the West but not sure where to start?

Join us for a Western Big Game Hunting Seminar where we’ll break down how to actually make it happen—from draw systems to tags to building a plan you can use every year. Texas Wildlife Association

👉 Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/tyhp/event/wbgh-dfw/

Our 2nd Fishing Expedition of the season is officially on the calendar! These trips are a great introduction to saltwater fishing, with experienced guides by your side every step of the way.

📍 Port Mansfield Saltwater Fishing Expedition #6
🗓 May 29–31, 2026

If you’ve been waiting for your chance to get out on the water, now’s the time — applications are OPEN starting today! https://hunts.tyhp.org/hunts/3038

The Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) is excited to announce a new Conservation Educator position based in the Hill Country. This person will provide on-the-ground, science-based, wildlife and natural resources, conservation, and stewardship programming via hands-on classroom presentations, teacher workshops, and community events.

Deadline: May 1, 2026, or until filled
Start Date: June 2026
Location: Focused in the ‘Hill Country’ (Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kerr, Kinney, Llano, Mason, Real, and Uvalde counties)

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Big thanks to Huntmaster Andrew Butler & family, and the generous boat captains who made our Port Mansfield fishing expedition possible!

TYHP kids are having an incredible time learning saltwater fishing along the Texas coast, an experience they won’t forget. We appreciate you all! Texas Wildlife Association

What is a TYHP Huntmaster? Huntmasters are trained and certified volunteers who take on leadership roles during our youth hunts. Lead Huntmasters run approximately 99% of TYHP youth hunts each year, supported by general volunteers and fellow Huntmasters. Huntmaster Training prepares you to lead a safe, educational, and administratively sound Texas Youth Hunting Program hunt.
Questions? Let us know! Otherwise, head to texas-wildlife.org/events to register today.

Nothing beats a weekend on the water! Immediate openings FOR THIS WEEKEND, apply now! https://hunts.tyhp.org/hunts/3036

Come and join us for an exciting weekend of fishing at the world-famous Port Mansfield, Texas. Three fabulous volunteer captains will be donating their boats and time to try and get you on the fish. We will be fishing the Laguna Madre for the highly sought-after redfish, speckled trout, flounder, sheepshead, and black drum. Anglers will be using a combination of artificial, live and dead baits. We will be fishing under the dock lights at night with light tackle. Be prepared for possible wading, dock, and boat fishing. All fishing activities will be on a weather-permitting basis. Past catches have included limits of speckled trout, sheepshead, and redfish!

The total cost for his expedition is $245, which includes a $45 bait fee. No guests allowed at this event; youth and 1 adult only.

Looking for a family-friendly outdoor getaway March 27-29, 2026.

Llano Springs Camping Expedition

Join us at Llano Springs Ranch and experience the western edge of the Edwards Plateau. Enjoy rustic tent camping by the Blue Hole near the headwaters of the South Llano River, surrounded by limestone cliffs and ancient oak trees.

Explore the ranch’s history, cool off at Dripping Springs, and try your luck fishing in the Blue Hole.

https://hunts.tyhp.org/hunts/3031

This weekend marked Grant's final youth hunt with the Texas Youth Hunting Program as he officially ages out. He wrapped up his time in the program with an incredible hunt at the Jobe Ranch in West Texas where he harvested 4 aoudad!

Grants dad shared this with us: “TYHP has been such a great experience for him and our family. It’s given Grant the opportunity to learn about hunting, wildlife conservation, and responsibility in the outdoors, and we’re very grateful for everything the program does for kids.”

What makes this even more special for TYHP is that Grant's guide on the hunt was once a TYHP youth hunter himself. Watching young hunters grow, learn, and eventually come back to give their time as mentors is exactly what TYHP is all about.

Looking for something fun to do this spring?

Check out these upcoming hunts and expeditions at www.tyhp.org

It's tough to beat calling in a mature tom on a string. And that opportunity will be here soon!

Texas spring turkey season kicks off with the south zone youth weekend March 7-8 prior to the March 14 south opener while north zone youth weekend is March 21-22, ahead of the March 28 north opener.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Wild Turkey Program leaders predict a plethora of two and three-year-old gobblers to keep hunters busy this spring. In addition to a valid hunting license, an Upland Game Bird Stamp Endorsement is required to turkey hunt in Texas and harvest reporting is mandatory in all counties with an open season.

The best resource for Texas turkey hunting rules, regs and requirements is online at https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/. Photo by Paul E. Stafford.

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