March 19, 2025

19th Annual Texas-National Archery Championship to Draw Record Number of Student Competitors to Belton March 25-26

AUSTIN – For the 19th year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting the state’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) tournament in Belton.

March 18, 2025

The Bassmaster Classic is Back in Texas March 21-23

FORT WORTH – The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour heads to Lake Ray Roberts March 21-23 in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Super Bowl of bass fishing is back in Texas for the fourth time overall.

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.