Oct. 4, 2024

Texas Parks and Wildlife PBS Television Series Celebrates 40th Season

AUSTIN – The Emmy Award winning Texas Parks and Wildlife public television series embarks on its 40th season this Sunday, Oct. 6.

Oct. 3, 2024

Buzz Into Action: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Starts Friday, Oct. 11

AUSTIN — Texans are invited to see and document pollinators buzzing into action Oct. 11-27during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. This annual event celebrates the bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, hummingbirds, nectar-feeding bats and other animals that serve as pollinators across Texas.

Sept. 30, 2024

Texas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Stephen Kellert Award

AUSTIN — At the 2024 Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) annual conference last week, the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program was presented with the Stephen Kellert Award.

2025 Texas Fish Art Contest Opens for Entries

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Fish Art Contest for entries.

Sept. 27, 2024

Stay Safe, Hunt Smart: Texas Game Wardens Provide Archery Season Tips

AUSTIN – Texas’ 2024 archery-only hunting season for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and mule deer is set to begin Sept. 28 and will run through Nov. 1. Before Texans start filling their freezers, Texas Game Wardens have some tips for hunters to keep in mind before they hit the woods, high plains or fields.

Sept. 26, 2024

Tribes to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon at State Park

CANYON — The Kiowa Tribe, Comanche Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Tech University, will host a dance to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon.

Sept. 25, 2024

Official Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Host Hunting and Fishing Day Event at State Capitol Sept. 27

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Game Wardens will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 27 at the Texas State Capitol.

Cedar Hill, Lockhart State Parks Celebrate Deaf Awareness Week with Deaf Outdoors Day Events Sept. 28

AUSTIN — On Sept. 28, Texas State Parks is partnering with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities to host Deaf Outdoor Day Events. Deaf Awareness Week celebrates the culture, history and rights of deaf people.

Sept. 24, 2024

TPWD Purchases 630 Acres Adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

AUSTIN — Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision with hundreds of new homes, will now become a part of Enchanted Rock’s iconic park, offering new recreational opportunities at one of the most popular and visited sites in the state.

Sept. 23, 2024

Texas Celebra el Día Nacional de Caza y Pesca el 28 de Septiembre

AUSTIN – El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) pide a los Texanos que inviten a sus amigos y familiares a salir al aire libre para celebrar el Día Nacional de la Caza y la Pesca (NHF) el 28 de Septiembre.