AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has chosen 11 new projects to be supported by the Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) during its 2026-27 funding cycle. Launched in summer 2021, the Habitat and Angler Access Program is primarily funded by the purchase of freshwater fishing licenses.
ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will reopen Oct. 8 following the completion of emergency repairs to a steel structural support column in the main visitor center building. The visitor center has remained closed since emergency repairs began in early August.
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 27.
AUSTIN — On Sept. 21, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a cow in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in Nuevo León, Mexico, about 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. Preliminary reports indicate the cow had been moved to a certified feedlot from a region in southern Mexico with known NWS cases.
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) honored Texas Game Wardens Ryan McGinley and Randy Stovall at the August Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, recognizing their exceptional service and accomplishments in the field of conservation law enforcement.
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens patrolling water bodies across the state over the 2025 Labor Day holiday weekend reported fewer boating incidents compared to last year, but a rise in boating-related fatalities.
AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Fort Phantom Hill Lake, near Abilene, as “positive” for invasive zebra mussels.
AUSTIN —White-tailed deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks during this time of year gather in bachelor groups and provide plenty of hunting opportunities before the rut kicks off.
ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2026 Fish Art Contest for entries.
AUSTIN — The 2025-26 hunting season has kicked off with a great start to dove season for hunters across the state. However, hunters should be aware of changes before entering the field.