TPWD News Releases

Official Media Statement: Longview Mountain Lion

Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas.  In the spirit of the holidays, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more.

Public Access Lease Opening for Guadalupe River Trout Fishing

AUSTIN — Texas anglers have access to a prime location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) “no fee” access lease on the Guadalupe River.

Official Media Statement: Big Bend Ranch State Park Search and Rescue

Official Media Advisory: Historic Reintroduction of Desert Bighorn Sheep to Franklin Mountains

Garner State Park to Partially Close for Construction Starting Dec. 1

AUSTIN— The southern section of Garner State Park will close Dec. 1 to allow the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to complete road construction and facility repairs.

Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. Starting this weekend, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more.

Mountain Lion Harvest Reporting Now Available on Texas Hunt & Fish Mobile App

AUSTIN —The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently added an option for hunters and trappers to voluntarily report mountain lion harvest in the Texas Hunt & Fish mobile app.

Free Explore Bowhunting Workshop in Edinburg Dec. 14

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the La Sal Del Rey National Wildlife Reserve  in Edinburg Dec. 14 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting with a bow and properly prepare to use archery equipment during hunting season.

El TPWD Está Cerrando el Área de Aprovechamiento de Ostión en la Bahía San Antonio

AUSTIN — El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) está cerrando el Área TX-26 en la Bahía San Antonio al aprovechamiento comercial y recreativo de ostión a partir de las 12:01 a.m. 24 de noviembre. Este cierre o veda está basado en muestras recolectadas recientemente por el TPWD que mostraron baja abundancia de ostiones de tamaño legal.