Alan Cain Named New Wildlife Division Director
AUSTIN — Alan Cain has been selected as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Wildlife Division director.
TPWD News Releases
Dec. 30, 2024
‘Trails to Trout’ Brings Fishing to Tyler’s Nature Center
TYLER – Kick off the new year by introducing a kid to the Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout fishing. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) “Trails to Trout” fishing day is scheduled Jan. 4 at the Tyler Nature Center. TPWD will stock 700 rainbow trout at the pond for kids and people of all ages to pursue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Toyota ShareLunker Program Commences its 39th Season Jan. 1
ATHENS – New Year’s Day represents new beginnings, and for the Toyota ShareLunker Program, it’s the launch of the program’s 39th season.
TPWD Fomenta el Monitoreo y la Notificación de los Animales Afectados por el Gusano Barrenador del Nuevo Mundo
AUSTIN — El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) pide a los cazadores y otros entusiastas de las actividades al aire libre en el sur de Texas que estén atentos a los animales afectados por el gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS) después de una reciente detección en México.
TPWD Encourages Monitoring, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm (NWS) after a recent detection in Mexico.
Dec. 20, 2024
Comience el 2025 con una Excursión del Día Primero en un Parque Estatal de Texas
AUSTIN— Lánzate al 2025 explorando más con una Excursión del Día Primero en un parque estatal de Texas.
High Five 2025 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park
p>AUSTIN— Strive to explore more in 2025 by starting the new year with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.
TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Proposed Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division seeks public input from stakeholders and constituents on proposed rule changes to the Texas Oyster Certificate of Location (COLs) Program.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Causes Several Mortality Events in Texas Birds
AUSTIN — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple locations throughout the state. Disease experts indicate that HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as waterbirds and waterfowl are on their wintering grounds.
Dec. 19, 2024
El TPWD Está Cerrando los Áreas de Aprovechamiento de Ostión en las Bahías Galveston y Matagorda
AUSTIN — El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) está cerrando el Área TX-4 en la Bahía Galveston y TX-20 en la Bahía Matagorda al aprovechamiento comercial y recreativo de ostión. TX-4 en la Bahía Galveston estará cerrado a partir de las 12:01 a.m. 22 de deciembre, y la Bahía Matagorda estará cerrado a partir de las 12:01 a.m domingo, 24 de deciembre. Este cierre o veda está basado en muestras recolectadas recientemente por el TPWD que mostraron baja abundancia de ostiones de tamaño legal.