• Birder on Village Creek Bridge in Turkey Creek Unit

    Big Thicket

    National Preserve Texas

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  • Hunter Harvest Cards Due April 1, 2013

    Hunter harvest cards must be returned to Big Thicket National Preserve by April 1, 2013. Hunters who do not return their cards by this date will not be issued a hunting permit for the 2013 hunting season. More »

Laws & Policies

Superintendent's Compendium

Click the link above to view the regulations that apply to all lands and waters within the boundaries of Big Thicket National Preserve.

Firearms in Parks Law

Click the link above to view information about the federal law governing the possession of firearms in National Parks.

Off-Road Vehicles

Click the link above to learn details about driving off-road in Big Thicket National Preserve and America's other National Parks.

Did You Know?

Oil Derrick

Oil and gas exploration and extraction are permitted in Big Thicket National Preserve.  These activities are regulated and monitored by the National Park Service.