Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in separate deer breeding facilities in Hamilton and Frio counties. These cases mark the first detection of […]
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Catfish Stocking Arrives at Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in April
Spring is here and that means catfish angling is back at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state. The program provides an opportunity for friends and families to participate in the Texas traditions of outdoor recreation by […]
TPWD, DPS Advise Gun Storage Safety for Spring Hunting
Now that spring turkey hunting season has begun, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) want to remind gun owners that safe gun storage saves lives. Proper storage protects those you love and […]
Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Winners Announced
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces its 2023 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners, slated for recognition May 25 at the 27th annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards banquet. Launched in 1996, Lone Star Land Steward Awards applaud private […]
Boaters, Anglers Encouraged to Stay Clear of Coastal Waterbird Rookeries
With peak boating season around the corner, Texans recreating on the coast are likely to spot iconic coastal birds such as brown pelicans, roseate spoonbills, black skimmers and reddish egrets nesting in dense colonies, called rookeries. These rookeries provide breeding […]
TPWD Seeks Input on Texas Migratory Game Bird Regulation Proposals for 2023–24
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) 2023–24 proposed migratory game bird regulations mirror last year’s season lengths, timing and daily bag limits. No changes were required due to federal regulatory modifications for season length or daily bag limits. In […]
TPWD Seeking Public Input on Saltwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2023–24
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations for the 2023–24 license year. These changes are focused on matching federal regulations to streamline enforcement and compliance issues. TPWD will […]
TPWD Program Celebrates State Park Centennial With $2.9 Million in Grant Awards
Community Outdoor Outreach Program Diversifies Audiences Engaged With the Outdoors In honor of the State Park Centennial Celebration, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) has awarded the largest sum of grant funding in the program’s […]
ShareLunker Season Keeps Rolling With Two More Legacy Class Entries
O.H. Ivie reached the double-digit mark for Legacy Class Lunkers in the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season Friday and Sunday with two more massive largemouth bass. The lake boosted its total to 11 Legacy Class fish and increased the overall collection […]
TPWD Seeks Input on Texas Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2023–24
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) 2023–24 proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes focus on simplifying and clarifying fishing-related rules on waters within public parks, particularly Community Fishing Lakes (CFLs). Additional changes could remove unnecessary exceptions and clarify water-body boundaries. […]
