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TPWD News Releases

June 27, 2024

TPWD to Deploy Materials for New Artificial Reef Site in Sabine

SEA RIM STATE PARK — Texas Parks and Wildlife’s (TPWD) Artificial Reef Program, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Friends of Sabine Reef, is adding a fourth artificial reef site to the Sabine Pass area on June 27 and June 28.

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Sutton County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Sutton County deer breeding facility, marking the second facility where CWD has been detected in the county, located in the Edward Plateau region of Texas.

June 20, 2024

Texas State Parks Offers Seven Summer Heat Safety Tips

AUSTIN – Rising temperatures and the month of June signal the arrival of the dog days of summer. With heat-related illnesses on the rise, Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans beat the heat and enjoy their time in the outdoors safely.

El Departamento de Parques Estatales de Texas les Comparte Siete Consejos de Seguridad para el Calor del Verano

AUSTIN – El aumento de las temperaturas y el mes de junio señalan la llegada de los días calurosos del verano. Con el aumento de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, el Departamento de Parques Estatales de Texas comparten siete consejos para ayudar a los Texanos a combatir el calor y disfrutar de su tiempo al aire libre de manera segura.

June 14, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Trinity County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Trinity County deer breeding facility, marking the first detection in the county.

June 13, 2024

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Statewide Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved statewide deer carcass disposal regulations during its May meeting in an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) across the state. For most hunters, these new regulations do not change how they currently care for their deer after harvest.

June 12, 2024

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Reduction of Chronic Wasting Disease Containment and Surveillance Zones

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved updates to the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Containment and Surveillance Zones.

June 11, 2024

Media Advisory: South Llano River State Park Ribbon Cutting June 14

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Adopts New Mountain Lion Regulations

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved regulations banning canned hunts and implementing trapping standards for mountain lions during its May meeting. These changes are the first in more than 50 years regarding management of mountain lions in Texas and move the state toward more modern hunting and trapping standards.

Biologists See More Impacts to Texas Bats from Deadly Disease

AUSTIN — During recent cave surveys and routine white-nose syndrome (WNS) monitoring, biologists found evidence of WNS in tri-colored bats. This is the first known case of WNS in tri-colored bats in Texas and is the southernmost confirmation of WNS in this species.