TPWD News Releases

Texas Game Warden Captain Graduates from FBI National Academy

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Law Enforcement Division is proud to announce that Texas Game Warden Captain Jennifer Weaver has graduated as a member of the 291st session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 12. Weaver is the first female game warden in department history to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.

Los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas ofrecen consejos para una cacería de paloma segura y agradable

AUSTIN – Los cazadores que se preparan para la apertura de la temporada de paloma el 1 de septiembre tienen mucho por delante, con aumentos significativos en las poblaciones de palomas huilota y de ala blanca.

Texas Game Wardens See Decline in Fatalities, Rise in Boating Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens patrolling water bodies across the state reported a decline in water-related fatalities but noticed an increase in boating accidents compared to last year’s Labor Day holiday weekend.

Texas Game Wardens Urge Boaters to Prioritize Safety During Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – As summer begins to wind down and summer boating season along with it, many Texans are making plans to escape the heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens and local law enforcement officers will be patrolling water bodies across the state and remind everyone spending time around the water to follow basic safety precautions.

Texas Game Wardens Offer Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Dove Hunt

AUSTIN – Hunters preparing for the Sept. 1 opening of dove season have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations.

Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized During August Commission Meeting

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recognized Texas Game Wardens James Adcock and Allison “Alli” Hatten at the August Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting as award recipients by the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers (AMFGLEO), respectively.

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons. Prior to venturing to the water or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2024-25 season.

Texas Game Wardens Add Second Helicopter to Aviation Unit

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new helicopter to its fleet of law enforcement aircraft. The 2023 Airbus H125 helicopter will allow the Texas Game Warden Aviation Unit to expand their statewide response capacity for natural disasters, search and rescue incidents, air patrols and more.

Texas Game Wardens’ Operation Dry Water Campaign Effective in Reducing BWIs

AUSTIN – Despite the landfall of Hurricane Beryl, Texas Game Wardens worked hard to keep Texans safe as they celebrated the Fourth of July on the water.

Official Media Statement: Beryl Updates