October 2025 TRFS Update

BIG NEWS THIS OCTOBER – CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES...

NEW! Keyes Ranch is a spectacular Hill Country property offering stunning long-range vistas, two lakes, and a landscape ideally suited for recreation, grazing, or equestrian use. With rolling terrain, impressive 360° views, and abundant hardwoods, this property combines natural beauty with superior raw acreage, making it a rare find in a prime location near Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio.

NEW! Hackberry Road Ranch offers a turnkey opportunity for hunting, recreation, and relaxation—all within a well-managed game ranch. This stunning property combines dramatic topography, Hill Country hardwoods, and prime wildlife habitat with modern comforts. The 1,392± sf cabin was custom-built in 2021 and comes fully furnished, ready for immediate enjoyment. With approximately 100’± of elevation change, the land delivers sweeping views and a diverse landscape, highlighted by the dry East Prong of the Nueces River running through the property.

JUST SOLD! Sage Oaks Estate showcases a spectacular custom-built home on a secluded 6.1± acre property in Comal County’s desirable Sage Oaks Subdivision. This rare Hill Country offering combines serene natural surroundings, refined luxury living, and exceptional outdoor amenities. Privately gated and Ag-exempt, the estate provides the space, privacy, and versatility sought by discerning Buyers, with no HOA and plenty of room for enjoyment of the outdoors.

CONTINUING TO PRAY FOR THE HILL COUNTRY!

Our thoughts and prayers are still with everyone impacted.

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Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:

Migratory Game Bird Regulations

  • Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from one to three in all duck zones.
  • Reduce the early teal season from 16 to nine days in all duck zones.
  • Extend the regular season length in the High Plains Mallard Management Unit by seven days.
  • Reduce special white-winged dove days from six to five days.
  • Reduce rail and gallinule season to nine days in September to match early teal and move seven days to the end of the season.
  • Extend the falconry seasons by six days for select migratory game birds.
  • Allow for calendar progression for all other migratory game bird hunting season dates.

Upland Game Bird Regulations

  • Clarify Hill County zone boundaries for wild turkey hunting seasons.
  • Open Lubbock County to wild turkey hunting season consistent with the North Zone.
  • Extend statewide quail hunting season to the last day in February.
  • Make conforming changes regarding the issuance of recreational hunting licenses, stamp endorsements, and selected permits as digital products.

Big Game Regulations

  • Expand the archery season for mule deer from the Saturday closest to Sept. 30 to the day prior to the opening of general mule deer seasons.
  • Modify Managed Lands Deer Program rules to allow the harvest of mule deer with any legal means from the Saturday closest to September 30 through the last Sunday in January.
  • Make conforming changes regarding the issuance of recreational hunting licenses, stamp endorsements, and selected permits as digital products.

Additional details on the proposed regulation changes can be found on the public comment page and in the Texas Register.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners will consider public input before taking action at its March 27 public hearing. Comments on each of the changes can be provided on the TPWD public comment page through 5 p.m. March 26.

For comments regarding the Migratory Game Bird Proclamation, wild turkey or quail, contact Shaun Oldenburger, shaun.oldenburger@tpwd.texas.gov .

For comments regarding big game hunting, contact Shawn Gray, shawn.gray@tpwd.texas.gov .

Those wishing to provide public testimony must pre-register to speak. Public testimony is normally limited to three minutes per person.