TPWD News Releases

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.

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.

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.

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

66th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police Cadet Class Graduates

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 66th Texas Game Wardens and Texas State Park Police cadet class May 31 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin. The class included 31 game wardens and 10 state park police officers.

El Día de Pesca Gratis en Texas está programado para el 1 de junio

AUSTIN – La tradición de Texas del Día de Pesca Gratis regresa este sábado, 1 de junio, en cualquier cuerpo de agua pública de todo el estado. Cada año, el primer sábado de junio, los Texanos y nuestros visitantes pueden empacar sus equipos para pesca, preparar sus cañas de pescar e ir a pescar en cualquier cuerpo de agua pública del estado sin una licencia de pesca.

Free Fishing Day in Texas Scheduled for June 1

AUSTIN – The Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 1, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and our visitors can pack their tackle boxes, get their fishing poles ready and go fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.5 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.5 million in grants, funding 16 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state.

First Ever Spring Fling Event at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

MATHIS – Have fun in the wild and wonderful South Texas thorn scrub from 1-4 p.m. May 11 at Lake Corpus Christi State Park’s first ever Spring Fling – A Celebration of Native Plants.

Toyota ShareLunker Program Wraps Up Another Outstanding Collection Season

ATHENS – The 2024 Toyota ShareLunker program was full speed ahead and produced an exceptional collection season for the fourth consecutive year.