By The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department on Thursday, August 6, 2026 Premium Buck Hunt This is the ultimate deer hunting opportunity - take aim at a mature trophy white-tailed buck in West Texas.

AUSTIN- Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of the most unique hunting opportunities available on private ranches and public lands across the state."In our 30th year, we are extremely excited to continue offering hunters an affordable chance at once-in-a-lifetime hunting opportunities while also raising important funding for wildlife conservation," said Kevin Mote, TPWD Private Lands and Public Hunting Program Director.

"Revenue generated from the sale of BTTH entries supports wildlife habitat work, enhances the quality of public hunts and covers the costs associated with next year's offerings."Among the most popular hunts is the Texas Grand Slam, which awards one winner four separate big-game hunts: desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, pronghorn and desert mule deer.