2019 News Releases

(138 Releases)

Oct. 11, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes
  The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.

Oct. 10, 2019

• Celebrate Halloween with the Fishes at The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Oct. 24
  ATHENS – East Texas families can get more treats than tricks at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s Halloween at the Hatchery event. The annual event provides a safe place to go trick-or-treating while raising money for local causes including the East Texas Crisis Center, Henderson County Rainbow Room, and the Athens High School Bass Fishing Team.

Oct. 9, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas Boating Law Administrator Elected NASBLA Chairman — Bundled Plain Text
  LEXINGTON, KY – During its 60th annual meeting, held in Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2019, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) elected Asst. Commander Game Warden Cody Jones, Boating Law Administrator for Texas, as Chairman of the nonprofit organization for the 2019-2020 year. He succeeds Mark Brown, Oklahoma’s Boating Law Administrator. NASBLA is a national nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
• Enjoy Witchin’ Halloween Events Throughout October at a Texas State Park — Bundled Plain Text
  AUSTIN— Polish the cauldrons and dust off those brooms, Texas State Parks are getting extra spooky this October for some scary-fun events happening throughout the month. A variety of family-friendly Halloween events are scheduled for ghouls and goblins of all ages, including zombie apocalypse hikes, jack-o’-lantern scavenger hunts, trick-or-treating at the park and spooky campfire stories, just to name a few.

Oct. 8, 2019

• Celebrate Big Bend Ranch State Park’s 10th Anniversary at Nov. 3 Fiesta

Oct. 4, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site Unveils New Exhibits Oct. 4 — Bundled Plain Text
• Catch the Buzz with Texas’ Fourth Annual Pollinator BioBlitz — Bundled Plain Text
• Neighborhood Fishin’ Program in Abilene Coming to an End, Remaining Stockings Diverted to Cal Young Park — Bundled Plain Text

Sept. 27, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Reminds Hunters about Proper Deer Carcass Disposal — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Taking Public Comment on Proposed Regulation Changes for Trotlines and Other Related Gears — Bundled Plain Text
• Game Warden Field Notes — Bundled Plain Text

Sept. 26, 2019

• TPWD Issues Statement Regarding Lake Dunlap Stump Removal

Sept. 25, 2019

• Gov. Abbott Proclaims Sep. 28 National Hunting and Fishing Day in Texas — 47th Anniversary Event Shines Light on Link Between Outdoor Recreation and Conservation

Sept. 23, 2019

• Expectations High for Archery-Only Hunting Season Opening Sept. 28 — New Mandatory Harvest Reporting Required for Antlerless Deer Harvest

Sept. 20, 2019

• CWD Sample Collector Trainings in the Panhandle and Trans-Pecos

Sept. 10, 2019

• Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Outdoor Expo Set for Sept. 21

Sept. 9, 2019

• Texas Hunters Brace for Hot Teal Season Opener

Sept. 5, 2019

• Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted Through Nov. 1

Aug. 30, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Balmorhea State Park Closes Sept. 3 for Maintenance Projects — Bundled Plain Text
• Game Warden Field Notes — Bundled Plain Text

Aug. 29, 2019

• New Texas Laws Affecting Feral Hog Hunting, License Validation Take Effect Sept. 1

Aug. 28, 2019

• Game Wardens Stress Safe Boating over Labor Day Weekend as Kali’s Law Takes Effect

Aug. 22, 2019

• TPW Commission Recognize Prosecutor of the Year Award Winner, Quail Forever Donation

Aug. 16, 2019

• Conditions Ripe for Prime Texas Dove Hunting

Aug. 15, 2019

• Revamped Mobile Apps Must Haves for Texas Hunters, Anglers

Aug. 13, 2019

• Drawing for Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Opens Aug. 15 — New statewide alligator gar fishing regulations also go into effect Sept. 1

Aug. 12, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD, Audubon Texas Launch Bird City Texas Certification Initiative — Bundled Plain Text
• Six Texas State Parks and Historic Sites Transfer to the Texas Historical Commission Sept. 1 — Bundled Plain Text
• Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Thursday, Aug 15 — Bundled Plain Text
• Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Lakes Lyndon B. Johnson, Pflugerville in Central Texas — Lakes McQueeney, Placid Also Added to Statewide List of Lakes with Zebra Mussels — Bundled Plain Text

Aug. 7, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Battleship Texas Closes to the Public Aug. 26 — Bundled Plain Text
• Partial Closure of Big Bend Ranch State Park Runs Aug. 19-27 for Wildlife Surveys — Bundled Plain Text

Aug. 2, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

July 30, 2019

• Nueces River Paddling Trail at George West Launches Saturday, August 3, 2019

July 23, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Performs Large-scale Feasibility Study for Wyler Aerial Tramway Project; El Paso Community Foundation Hosting Public Meeting July 24 — Bundled Plain Text
• Texas Statewide Quail Symposium Set for Aug. 14-16 in Abilene — Bundled Plain Text

July 22, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Mustang Island Reopens for Overnight Camping — Bundled Plain Text
• Red Snapper Season in Federal Waters to Close Aug. 2 for Texas Private Recreational Anglers — Bundled Plain Text
• Large Numbers of Juvenile Bass Indicate Llano River Recovering From Historic Flood Event — Bundled Plain Text

July 17, 2019

• TPWD Drawn Hunt Permit Applications Now Being Accepted

July 15, 2019

• Game-changing, bipartisan wildlife legislation introduced in Congress

July 12, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Galveston Island State Park Remains Open Before Beachside Project Begins — Bundled Plain Text
• Ten Grants Awarded by Winners of Great Texas Birding Classic — Bundled Plain Text

July 11, 2019

• Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season to Open July 15

July 3, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

July 2, 2019

• Texas Game Wardens Cracking Down on Boating Under the Influence This Fourth of July Weekend

June 28, 2019

• Battleship Texas Visiting Hours Reduced to Prepare for Repair; Transport

June 25, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Toyota ShareLunker Program Produces Tens of Thousands of Big Bass Offspring in 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
• A Call for Boaters to Share the Texas Coast This Summer — Bundled Plain Text

June 20, 2019

• Six Heat Hacks to Stay Safe This Summer at Texas State Parks

June 14, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

June 11, 2019

• TPWD Encourages Anglers to ‘Go West’ for Prime Fishing Opportunities

June 10, 2019

• Endangered Aplomado Falcon Chicks Fledging at Mustang Island State Park

June 4, 2019

• Battleship Texas Commemorates 75th anniversary of D-Day June 8 — Event features a special exhibit of D-Day-related artifacts from the ship’s collections, a pop-up museum sponsored by the Houston Maritime Museum, live big band music and more

May 31, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1 — Bundled Plain Text
• Game Warden Field Notes — Bundled Plain Text
• Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2019 Winners — Bundled Plain Text

May 28, 2019

• Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Busy Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety Effort

May 24, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Get Ready for Free Fishing Day in Texas June 1 — Bundled Plain Text
• More Zebra Mussels Found in Texas Lakes; Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ This Summer — Lakes Walter E. Long, Granger, Placid and Dunlap Added to Statewide List of Zebra Mussel Suspect and Positive Lakes — Bundled Plain Text

May 23, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Reopens Alligator Gar Fishing in Trinity River — Bundled Plain Text
• Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois Unit Closes Day Use Area Starting May 28 for Repair Project — Bundled Plain Text

May 22, 2019

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $3.81 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities — Additional $700,000 re-allocated from previous funding for state park trail improvements

May 20, 2019

• Texas Game Wardens Stress Boating Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

May 17, 2019

• Killam Duval County Ranch Receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award

May 14, 2019

• TPWD Warns Anglers About Virus from Imported Bait Shrimp

May 13, 2019

• TPWD says ‘Thank You’ to Law Enforcement with New Free Fishing Weekend — “Free Fishing for Law Enforcement Weekend” Being Held in Texas Public Waters May 18-19

May 10, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

May 8, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• San Jacinto Battleground, Battleship Texas Reopen to the Public May 8 — Bundled Plain Text
• Fungus Causing White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Continues to Spread in Texas — Bundled Plain Text

May 6, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Temporarily Closes Alligator Gar Fishing in Segment of the Trinity River — Bundled Plain Text
• Gulf Shrimp Season Closing on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

May 3, 2019

• TPWD CO-OP Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Grants to Texas Communities — Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Provides Opportunities for Texans to Connect with Nature

April 30, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Invasive Giant Salvinia Eradicated from Lake Fork, Lake Athens — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Launches New Desert Bighorn Sheep Conservation License Plate — Bundled Plain Text

April 29, 2019

• TPWD Joins Partners in Recognizing Soil and Water Stewardship Week

April 24, 2019

• City Nature Challenge Kicks Off April 26-29 Worldwide

April 23, 2019

• Lone Star Land Steward Regional Award Winners Announced

April 22, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

April 18, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Llano River Fish Population Recovering After Historic Flooding in 2018 — Bundled Plain Text
• Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest Benefiting TPWD Coming to Lake Fork May 2-6 — Bundled Plain Text
• Three Texas State Parks Add Solar Energy Through Green Mountain Energy Partnership — Sustainability partnership between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Green Mountain Energy brings 67 kilowatts of renewable energy to parks across Texas. — Bundled Plain Text

April 17, 2019

• TPWD Finalizes 2019-20 Migratory Game Bird Seasons

April 16, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Outdoor Heritage Day at Zilker Park with the TPWD Buffalo Soldiers April 27 — Bundled Plain Text
• Buffalo Soldiers Host Volunteer Training and Orientation Course April 20 — Bundled Plain Text
• Hop into a Texas State Park for Easter Fun This Spring — Bundled Plain Text

April 15, 2019

• Catfish Stocking Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas

April 11, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Battle of San Jacinto Commemorative Ceremony Cancelled — Bundled Plain Text
• Celebrate Easter at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm in Stonewall April 20 — Bundled Plain Text

April 5, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

April 4, 2019

• CWD Sampling Effort Leads to Proposed Containment Zone Expansion

April 3, 2019

• April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

April 2, 2019

• Antlerless White-tailed Deer Hunting Opportunities Expanded for 2019-20 Season

April 1, 2019

• Lake Leon Produces Final ‘Legacy Class’ ShareLunker of 2019

March 27, 2019

• Public Meetings Scheduled April 1-3 to Discuss Big Bend Ranch State Park Complex

March 26, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Birds of Prey Come to Lake Livingston State Park — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Fall Zebra Mussel Sampling Found No New Infested Lakes — Bundled Plain Text

March 22, 2019

• TPW Commission Approves Changes to Saltwater Fishing Regulation for 2019-20

March 21, 2019

• TPWD Stocking Tagged Fish in San Gabriel River for Prize Giveaway

March 20, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPW Commission Approves Changes to Freshwater Fishing Regulations for 2019-20 — Bundled Plain Text
• Common Salvinia Discovered at Kurth Reservoir — Bundled Plain Text
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $16.2 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities — Bundled Plain Text
• Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized During March Commission Meeting — Bundled Plain Text

March 19, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas State Parks Go Technicolor with Wildflowers, Blooming Plants — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Sets Federal Red Snapper Season for 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

March 15, 2019

• Anglers, Boaters Stay Clear of Coastal Waterbird Rookeries

March 14, 2019

• Texas Game Wardens Send Warning to Commercial Seafood Scofflaws

March 12, 2019

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Debuts “Under the Texas Sky” Podcast

March 11, 2019

• Two ShareLunkers Caught Back to Back from Lake Fork, Lake Conroe Over the Weekend

March 8, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

March 7, 2019

• 10 Family Fishing Ideas for Spring Break in Texas

March 6, 2019

• 14th Annual Texas-National Archery Championship To Draw Record Number of Competitors to Belton March 28 & 29

March 5, 2019

• Experience New Places and Adventures This Spring Break at a Texas State Park

March 4, 2019

• Texas Turkey Hunters Should See Abundance of Boss Gobblers this Spring

March 1, 2019

• Historic Balmorhea State Park Pool Reopens

Feb. 28, 2019

• TPWD Continues the Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species Statewide

Feb. 21, 2019

• Kreische House in La Grange Close to New Phase of Renovations

Feb. 15, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Releases Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2019-2020 — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Seeking Public Input on Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2019-2020 — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Releases Saltwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2019-2020 — Bundled Plain Text

Feb. 8, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

Feb. 7, 2019

• TPWD Announces Proposed Alligator Gar Regulation Changes

Feb. 6, 2019

• Texas State Parks Reservation System Unveils New Features Ahead of Spring Break — Park visitors can now buy a “Save the Day” pass, book specific campsites, cabins and shelters and buy a Texas State Park Pass online

Feb. 4, 2019

• Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2019

Feb. 1, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas State Parks Reservation System Continues Maintenance — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Announces Genetic Results of 14.57 Pound Bass Caught from Marine Creek Lake — Bundled Plain Text

Jan. 31, 2019

• Devils River SNA Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

Jan. 29, 2019

• Recent Flooding, Cold Weather Curbing Invasive Giant Salvinia Growth in East Texas

Jan. 28, 2019

• 14.57 Pound Toyota ShareLunker Largemouth Bass Caught at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth — Marine Creek Lake produces second 13 pound or larger Toyota ShareLunker since 2017

Jan. 24, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Adds 23 Acres to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site — Bundled Plain Text
• Texas State Parks Reservation System Closing for Maintenance — Reservations by the call center and online will be unavailable starting at 11 p.m. Jan. 25 — Bundled Plain Text
• Recognitions Showcase Outstanding Achievements for TPWD — Bundled Plain Text

Jan. 22, 2019

• Tyler Man Named to Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

Jan. 17, 2019

• Game Warden Field Notes

Jan. 16, 2019

• Public Fishing, Paddling Access Expands on the Llano River

Jan. 11, 2019

• Record Number of Visitors Participate in 2019 First Day Hikes

Jan. 4, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text

• Toyota ShareLunker Program Wraps up 2018 with 486 Entries from 89 Lakes Across the State — Bundled Plain Text
• TPWD Urges Hunters and Landowners to be Vigilant for Signs of Chronic Wasting Disease after Recent Tests Confirm CWD in White-tailed and Mule Deer in Existing Containment Zones — Bundled Plain Text