• 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 »

Operating Hours & Seasons

The Preserve Headquarters is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is closed on all government holidays.

The Preserve Visitor Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.

Did You Know?

Black Bear

The last southern black bear in the Big Thicket region was killed in 1928.  These gentle omniivores may begin migrating back to southeast Texas due to reintroduction programs in Louisiana.