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Aug. 14, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide

AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as "Ghost Deer" has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges. This brings the total number of individuals implicated in the case to 24, with approximately 1,400 charges filed across 11 Texas counties.

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Fall is upon us and for hunters and anglers that can only mean one thing, it is time to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2025-26 season.

Aug. 13, 2025

Expanded Digital License, Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will offer fully digital options for all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15th. In March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the expansion of digital license and tag options.

Media Advisory: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hosts Special Hunting for Conservation Workshop

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a Hunting for Conservation workshop designed specifically for media partners, conservation colleagues and future professionals on Aug. 25-26.

Record Breaking Participation During 29th Great Birding Classic

AUSTIN — The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), the biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, celebrated its 29th year and hosted a record number of 226 teams with 1,315 participants statewide.

Aug. 12, 2025

Media Advisory: Texas Tortoise Surrender Day at Laredo College on Aug. 16

LAREDO — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and researchers from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi will be a hosting an event at Laredo College on Aug. 16. where captive Texas tortoises can be responsibly surrendered.

Aug. 8, 2025

TFFC Temporarily Closed for Public Visitation

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has temporarily closed to visitors while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) completes emergency repairs to a steel column that structurally supports the main visitor center building.

July 16, 2025

Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens Applications for 2025 – 26 Season

AUSTIN – Hunters now have new opportunities and scenery to experience this fall through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program.

July 10, 2025

FAA Issues Temporary Flight Restriction Over Hill Country Search Area

AUSTIN – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for counties in the Texas hill country where search operations are taking place following recent flooding.

July 8, 2025

La Temporada Comercial de Camarones del Golfo Comienza el 15 de Julio

AUSTIN — La temporada de pesca comercial de camarones en el Golfo de América para aguas estatales y federales, volverá a abrir 30 minutos después del atardecer el 15 de julio.