March 17, 2025

TPWD Inland Fisheries Stocks Millions of Fish Across Texas in 2024

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Inland Fisheries Division stocked nearly 27 million fish comprising 17 different species, sub-species or hybrids in Texas public freshwaters during 2024.

March 14, 2025

Ray Roberts Lake State Park Welcomes the 2025 Bassmaster Classic March 21-23

PILOT POINT — The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour heads March 21-23 to Lake Ray Roberts near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

March 10, 2025

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Kaufman County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a Kaufman County deer breeding facility. This is the first CWD detection in a deer breeding facility in the county.

March 5, 2025

Consejos para Aventuras Durante las Vacaciones de Primavera en los Parques Estatales de Texas

AUSTIN – Para los estudiantes de vacaciones de primavera (Spring Breakers) que dejaron la planificación de su aventura al aire libre para el último momento, ¡no se preocupen! Los Parques Estatales de Texas todavía tienen disponibilidad para acampadas durante el día y de noche para quienes busquen una experiencia al aire libre.

Tips for Spring Break Adventures at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Spring Breakers who waited until the last minute to plan an outdoor adventure, don’t fret; Texas State Parks still have day-use and overnight availability for anyone still looking for an outdoor adventure.

March 4, 2025

“Go Early and Go Often” — All Signs Pointing Toward Excellent Spring Wild Turkey Numbers This Season

AUSTIN —Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two-year-old gobblers and jakes setting the stage for an increase in male harvest in 2025.

O.H. Ivie Logs Third Legacy Class ShareLunker of 2025

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie increased its Legacy Class largemouth bass total to three on Thursday as the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season heads into its final month. O.H. Ivie launched the year on Jan. 2 with its initial Legacy Class Lunker of 2025 followed by its second on Feb. 15.

March 3, 2025

Anglers Reel in Hundreds of Record-Setting Fish in 2024

ATHENS – Anglers across Texas set fishing records through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2024.

Feb. 27, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Bust Illegal Deer Operations Across the State

AUSTIN – A recent investigation by Texas Game Wardens resulted in approximately 1,200 pending charges and 22 suspects from across the state involved in the deer breeding industry and black-market wildlife trade.

Public Input Sought on Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting and Fishing

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 26 on changes to digital licensing and tagging requirements.