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| Nov 2, 2026 | Applications Open for 70th TPWD Law Enforcement Cadet Class | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has begun accepting applications for the 70th Law Enforcement Cadet Class. The app... |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Texas Oyster Harvesting Season Opens Nov. 2 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening several bays to commercial and recreational oyster harvest, beginning a... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Quail Surveys Indicate Another Quality Hunting Season on the Horizon | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Quail season kicks off Nov. 1, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey signaled good population... |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TPWD Biologists Say Adaptability, Improving Habitat are Keys for a Successful Waterfowl Season | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – As the 2026-27 waterfowl hunting season approaches, lower bird numbers and fluctuating habitat conditions will require hunters to... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 2027 Youth Fish Art Contest Welcomes Entries | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2027 Fish Art Contest for entrie... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site Celebrates 32nd Annual Community Fair | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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EL PASO, Texas — Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site invites the public to its 32nd Annual Community Fair on Saturday, Oct. 17, and... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Getting away on a Brazos River | Whether it’s a trip with friends or family, paddling down the Brazos River in a canoe or kayak appeals to many people’s sense of adventure. With the cooler temps on the horizon, now is a prime time to get rolling on the river. Where to go
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| Oct 1, 2026 | White-tailed Deer Harvest Numbers Expected to be Good for 2026-27 Hunting Season | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicate hunters can expect good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area to Gain Trails System with Acquisition | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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State Natural Area grows by 1,200 acres
ROCKSPRINGS – Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, currently open by guided access only in Edwards... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Inks Lake State Park to Host Fourth Annual ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Inks Lake State Park is set to host an ‘Explore Bowhunting’ event in Burnet for the fourth time, brought to the public by the Tex... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Third Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on Deck | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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TYLER — Join the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) at Tyler Nature Center for the East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on Saturday... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Texas Game Wardens to Celebrate Hunting and Fishing Day at State Capitol Sept. 28 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day 2026 at the Texas State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 28, with inte... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Caddo Lake State Park is the Next Recipient of the Centennial Time Capsule | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — Just like a park-loving Texan, the Centennial Time Capsule, is off to its next location as it roams the Lone Star State for 50 ye... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites Texans to bring their friends and family into the outdoors for National Huntin... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Habitat and Angler Access Program Now Accepting Proposals for Project Funding for the Fiscal Year 2028-29 Cycle | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Project ideas and proposals are now being accepted for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Habitat and Angler Access... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Abilene State Park to Host Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Event | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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Texas Historical Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launch Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Website
ABILENE – Texas Parks and ... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Post Oak Ridge State Park Opens for Day Use | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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LAMPASAS – Post Oak Ridge State Park is preparing to open for day use on September 24, meaning visitors can come and explore the park at t... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Official Media Statement: Red Tide in the Gulf | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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GULF COAST — On Sept. 8, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists began receiving reports of a red tide bloom off of the coas... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Invites Nominations Through Nov. 1 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations for next year’s induction. Nominees can be either in... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | What is New for Hunting Season 2026-27 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — The 2026-27 hunting season has kicked off successfully with the dove opener across Texas on Sept. 1. However, hunters should be a... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Fort Phantom Hill Lake Zebra Mussel Status Elevated to ‘Infested’ | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Following additional monitoring, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has determined that the invasive zebra mussel populat... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Official Media Advisory: Bastrop State Park Prescribed Burn Viewing | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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BASTROP — Bastrop State Park and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) are planning to conduct prescribed burns this fire seaso... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Harvest Authorization Drawing Applications for Trinity River Alligator Gar Available Sept. 1 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application proce... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Strong Dove Population Numbers Anticipated as Hunters Fly Toward Opening Day | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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Dove Season Opens Statewide September 1 for the First Time in History
AUSTIN – For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain ... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Honey Creek State Natural Area’s Trailhead to Open August 8 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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SPRING BRANCH – Honey Creek State Natural Area, previously open by guided access only, is welcoming visitors at the new trailhead in the s... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Your perfect waterfowl hunting spot could be just a drawing away | The Brazos River Authority (BRA) has announced the dates for this year's waterfowl hunting site drawings across all three reservoirs.
Each year, the BRA hosts a lottery-style drawing at each of its three water supply reservoirs (Possum... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires New Wildlife Management Area in Stephens County | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — On August 3, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) acquired 2,850-acres in Stephens County. This property, which will be... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 30th Year of Conservation Fundraising | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN— Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of t... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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The event saw record participation, species identified and Conservation Grant amount awarded in 2026
AUSTIN – The biggest, longest and wil... |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Official Media Statement: Fatal Multi-Vessel Collision, Bird Island Basin, Kleberg County | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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KLEBERG COUNTY – Around 6:15 a.m. July 25, Texas Game Wardens in Nueces and Kleberg counties responded to vessel collision at the Bird Isl... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cedar Hill State Park’s Renovated Shady Ridge Camping Loop Reopens | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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CEDAR HILL – Cedar Hill State Park has reopened the Shady Ridge Camping Loop after being closed since 2022 for repairs and renovations.
Ce... |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Media Advisory: New Texas Game Warden Flooding Visual Assets | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state ... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state ... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Learn About Sharks at Sea Center Texas’ Annual Shark Celebration Event | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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LAKE JACKSON – Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries staff and volunteers this Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Be Weather Wise, Utilize Park Alerts | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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Many Texas State Parks are experiencing heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Parkgoers are advised to check the state park map for alerts ... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Texas Game Wardens Remove 62 Impaired Operators, Report No Boating Fatalities During Fourth of July Weekend | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holida... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Official Media Statement: Possible Water-Fatality, Benbrook Lake, July 12, 2026 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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July 12, 9:30 p.m.: The search for the missing 62-year-old man at Benbrook Lake has been suspended for the night. Texas Game Wardens and l... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | No free rides for zebra mussels | If zebra mussels were just cute little striped clams minding their own business, this article would be much shorter. Unfortunately, they’re more like the glitter of the aquatic world, tiny, clingy, and impossible to get rid of once they spr... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | TPWD Hosting Role of State Coordinator for the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – As of July 1, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officially began hosting the role of State Coordinator for the Texas Sea... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Enchanted Rock SNA Opens New Backcountry Area for Day Usage | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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FREDERICKSBURG – One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newest expansions, the Backcountry Area, is slated to open for expanded public... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Official Media Statement: Vessel Incident, Lake Conroe, Montgomery County, July 4 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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Around 9:30 p.m. July 4, Texas Game Wardens in Montgomery County responded to a single-vessel incident on Lake Conroe.
A vessel struck a b... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Celebrate Freedom Responsibly: Texas Game Wardens Urge Safe, Sober Boating | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – As Texans and visitors prepare to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary on lakes, rivers and coastal waters ... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | TPWD Accepting Drawn Hunt Permit Applications for 2026-27 Season | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Hunters have an exciting lineup of opportunities and a chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Texas through Texas Parks an... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas July 8, 9 to Discuss Public Plan Use for Bear Creek State Park | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a second round of public meeting in Kerrville and Houston to gather fee... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Boaters Prompted to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Halt the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Fourth of July holiday arrives soon and during the height of summer, Texans throughout the state will head out to enjoy the s... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Official Media Statement: Benbrook Lake Water Fatality | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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June 28, 9:00 p.m.: Texas Game Wardens in Tarrant County, members of our Underwater Search and Recovery Team (dive team) and the U.S. Army... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Groundwater to the Gulf Celebrates 20th Year Anniversary on the Texas Coast | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – For the past 20 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division, along with various organizati... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | TPWD Confirms Established Population of Invasive Zebra Mussels in Lake Meredith | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Meredith, near Amarillo, as fully “infested” with invasive zebra mu... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Seven Summer Safety Solutions to Protect You from the Texas Heat | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks presents se... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announces New Paddling Trails in Highland Village | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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HIGHLAND VILLAGE – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will officially launch five new paddling trails on Lewisville Lake in Highla... |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Texas Data Breach Hits 3 Million: Driver’s Licenses, Passport Numbers Stolen From Hunting Vendor | By Scott McCain
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| Feb 23, 2026 | A Promising Horizon for Port Mansfield: A Partnership for Progress | Aerial view of the entrance to the Port of Port Mansfield
Port of Port Mansfield Harbor of Opportunity
TPWD, East Foundation, and WCND Partner to Build Coastal Education & Law Enforcement Hub in Port Mansfield PORT MANSFIELD, TX, UNITED... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | White-tailed Deer Archery Hunters Should Have Plenty of Opportunities to Harvest Quality Bucks Before the General Season | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN —White-tailed deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks du... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | What is New for Hunting Season 2025-26 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — The 2025-26 hunting season has kicked off with a great start to dove season for hunters across the state. However, hunters should... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 2026 Youth Fish Art Contest Accepting Entries | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2026 Fish Art Contest for entrie... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inks Lake State Park to Host 3rd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Inks Lake State Park in Burnet and nume... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Teal Season Opens in Texas Sept. 20 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Teal hunting season kicks off Sept. 20 and for the first time in nearly 20 years, Texas waterfowl hunters face a shortened early ... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Boaters, Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ on Labor Day Weekend, Teal Season Opener | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – As Texans get ready for Labor Day weekend and the opening of teal hunting season on Sept. 20, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens for Trinity River Alligator Gar Sept. 1 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application proce... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Text, Call or Click: Texas Game Wardens Make Reporting Wildlife Crimes Easier Than Ever with Tip411 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations—putting the powe... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Con Poblaciones Abundantes y las Buenas Condiciones, se Espera una Excelente Temporada de Caza de Palomas | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — A pesar de las dificultades climáticas al inicio, los cazadores de paloma en Texas tienen por delante una temporada excelente en ... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | TPWD Hosts Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Throughout September, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will host Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes at Texas Stat... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Strong Populations and Prime Conditions Set Stage for Promising Dove Season | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.
Spring population surveys conducte... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | TPWD Purchases 112 Commercial Oyster Licenses through S. Reed Morian Buyback Program | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — During the ninth round of the Commercial Oyster Boat License Buyback Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | TPWD Opens New Paddling Trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas, re... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Licencias de Caza y Pesca de Texas a la Venta a Partir del 15 de Agosto | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – El otoño se acerca y para los cazadores y pescadores eso solo puede significar una cosa, es tiempo de renovar sus licencias de ca... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as "Ghost Deer" has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspec... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Media Advisory: Texas Tortoise Surrender Day at Laredo College on Aug. 16 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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LAREDO — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and researchers from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi will be a hosting an event at ... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens Applications for 2025 – 26 Season | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Hunters now have new opportunities and scenery to experience this fall through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | FAA Issues Temporary Flight Restriction Over Hill Country Search Area | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for counties in the Texas hill country ... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Conservation License Plate Program Updates Classic Plate to Celebrates 25 Years | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to help it revamp a classic license plate in recognition of the 25th a... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Seven Heat Safety Tips to Protect You From the Texas Summer Heat | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – June in Texas means the arrival of scorching temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks offers seven... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Official Media Advisory: TPWD Presenting About Prescribed Fire at Community Briefing | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will provide a presentation on prescribed fire efforts in Bastrop and Buescher State P... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Trailway Reconnected: Bridge Restoration Reopens Full Length of Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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MINERAL WELLS – After a lengthy closure, the full 20-mile stretch of Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway is officially open to the publ... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Governor Abbott Names Foster Chair, Appoints McCall to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Paul Foster as the chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Additionall... |
| May 23, 2025 | Daniel Kunz Named James "Randy" Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — Daniel Kunz, a senior biologist in South Texas, is the 2025 recipient of the James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Prof... |
| May 23, 2025 | Iconic Indian Lodge Reopens After Remodel | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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FORT DAVIS— The historic Indian Lodge, nestled within Davis Mountains State Park, has completed its extensive remodel and is now open for ... |
| May 21, 2025 | Official Media Advisory: MADD NTX, Texas Game Wardens to Host Memorial Day Safe Boating Press Conference | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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DALLAS – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Texas Game Wardens are partnering to invite media to attend a Memorial Day press confere... |
| May 21, 2025 | Texas Game Wardens Issue Safety Reminder Ahead of Busy Memorial Day Weekend | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for a busy summer on lakes, rivers and coastal waters to ke... |
| May 21, 2025 | Los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas Emiten un Recordatorio de Seguridad Antes del Fin de Semana de Memorial Day | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – A medida que se acerca el fin de semana de Memorial Day (Día de la Conmemoración de los Caídos), los Guardias de Vida Silvestre d... |
| May 16, 2025 | Purtis Creek State Park Seeks Volunteers for ADA Access Improvement Project | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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EUSTACE – Purtis Creek State Park has partnered with the Get Outside Alliance (GOA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving state... |
| May 16, 2025 | Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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ATHENS – The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent collection season for the fifth consecutive year.
Angl... |
| May 12, 2025 | Texas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Society for Range Management Outstanding Achievement Award | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — The Society for Range Management (SRM) recognized the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program with its Outstanding Achievement Awar... |
| May 12, 2025 | Official Media Advisory: Living Near Bats Community Workshop Coming to Walker County | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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HUNTSVILLE — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Bat Conservation International and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will be host... |
| May 5, 2025 | Boggy Slough Conservation Area Receives 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texa... |
| May 2, 2025 | As climate change pushes dry weather east, striking changes are coming to D... | The shifting climate line, dry to the west and wet to the east, could bring a new era of extended drought to Dallas-Fort Worth.
This story by MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellow Phil Jankowski was originally published in The Dalla... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires First New East Texas Wildlife Management Area in Nearly Two Decades | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN — For the first time in almost two decades, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new Wildlife Management Area... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Texas State Parks Family Volunteer Day April 26 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas State Parks invites families across the state to roll up their sleeves and give back to the outdoors during Texas State Par... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Governor Abbott Appoints Timmerman, Reappoints Patton to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott appointed Tim Timmerman and reappointed Bobby Patton to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms set... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Texas Fish Art Contest Announces 2025 Winners | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2025 winners of the Texas division of the Wildlife Fore... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Paddling Safety Tips | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – As paddlers take to Texas’ lakes, rivers and coastal waters, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds everyone to p... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Toledo Bend, O.H. Ivie Power 2025 ShareLunker Collection Season Across the Finish Line | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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ATHENS – In the waning days of the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season, Toledo Bend and O.H. Ivie put an exclamation point on the se... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Lake Nasworthy ‘Infested’ with Invasive Zebra Mussels | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Nasworthy, near San Angelo, as “infested” with invasive zebra ... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2025 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Winners Announced | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the 2025 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners.
This year’s award w... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | TPWD Launching New Powderhorn Paddling Trail | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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PORT O’CONNOR – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its 83rd official paddling trail adjacent to the Powderhorn Wildlife ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Sam Rayburn and Lake Tyler Team Up for a Double Lunker Day | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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ATHENS – With the eyes of the bass fishing world on Lake Ray Roberts for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Lake Tyler... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | New Sites Open on Brazos, San Marcos Rivers for Fishing, Paddling Access | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has expanded public fishing and paddling opportunities on the Brazos and San Marcos ri... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Ray Roberts Lake State Park Welcomes the 2025 Bassmaster Classic March 21-23 | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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PILOT POINT — The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour heads March 21-23 to Lake Ray Roberts near the Dallas-F... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Kaufman County Deer Breeding Facility | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a Kaufman Count... |
