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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 »

Park Planning

Big Thicket National Preserve is hosting two public scoping meetings on feral hog management. Please join us at one of the following meetings:

In Woodville: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Wheat Elementary School Cafeteria, 306 Kirby Dr.

In Beaumont: Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Rogers Park Community Center, 6540 Gladys Dr.

Did You Know?

Hunting with Dogs

Big Thicket's Kirby Nature Trail was named after the famous timber tycoon, John Henry Kirby, who had set aside this area for employee hunting and recreation almost 100 years ago.