The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. The new sites are […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Additional Breeding Facilities in Frio and Zavala Counties
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer-breeding facilities in Frio and Zavala Counties. In Frio County, a 2-year-old white-tailed doe died in a deer-breeding facility and was post-mortem […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Names new COO, Chief of Staff
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces two promotions to its Executive Office staff. Inland Fisheries Division Director Craig Bonds will serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in place of Clayton Wolf, who announced his retirement after 30 years of […]
Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens Saturday, July 15
The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Biologists evaluate the biological, social and economic impacts when determining the opening date to maximize the benefits […]
Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Stop Aquatic Invasive Species
Every year, Texans enjoy the Fourth of July by soaking in the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from […]
Texas Game Wardens Urge Water, Boating Safety During July 4 Holiday Weekend
Across the state, folks are making plans for barbeques and relaxing days on lakes, rivers and the Texas coast to celebrate the Fourth of July. Before taking a dip, Texas Game Wardens urge everyone spending time in the water to […]
Weevils Make Positive Impacts in Giant Salvinia Management
Giant salvinia is a destructive, invasive, free-floating aquatic fern that poses a major threat to Texas lakes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) implements an integrated pest management strategy to control giant salvinia and other aquatic invasive vegetation. Biological […]
Partnership Adds 515 Acres to Honey Creek State Natural Area
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces 515 more acres of pristine land and water in Central Texas will be protected and stewarded for future generations of Texans. TPWD has partnered with The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC), Texas Parks […]
Meeting Announced to Consider Condemning Property Including Fairfield Lake State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced Friday it will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 10 to consider acquiring through condemnation a 5,000-acre property in Freestone County that includes Fairfield Lake and Fairfield Lake State Park. Texas Parks […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in a Free-Range Deer in Bexar County
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a free-range white-tailed deer in Bexar County. TPWD will implement disease containment measures and provide recommendations on mitigating disease transmission in the city […]
