TPWD News Releases

Official Media Advisory: Media Invited to Event Discussing the Upcoming Translocation of Desert Bighorn Sheep to Franklin Mountains State Park

Texas Game Wardens’ Operation Dry Water Campaign Effective in Reducing BWIs

AUSTIN – Despite the landfall of Hurricane Beryl, Texas Game Wardens worked hard to keep Texans safe as they celebrated the Fourth of July on the water.

Los Guardabosques de Texas Enfatizan la Seguridad al Navegar y Mantenerse Sobrio Durante el Feriado del 4 de Julio

AUSTIN – A medida que las temperaturas continúan subiendo, muchos texanos y visitantes de otros estados están haciendo planes para refrescarse en uno de los muchos cuerpos de agua prístinos del estado. El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) recuerda a aquellos que disfrutan del agua seguir las precauciones básicas de seguridad en la navegación durante el fin de semana festivo.

Texas Game Wardens Stress Boating Safety, ’Staying Dry’ During July 4 Holiday

AUSTIN – As temperatures continue to rise, many Texans and out-of-state visitors are making plans to cool off on one of the many pristine waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds those on the water to follow basic boating safety precautions over the holiday weekend.

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.

Texas Game Wardens See Reduction in Boating Accidents, Rise in Drownings During Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas’ many waterbodies and assisted fellow first responders with rescues and recoveries due to strong storms and extreme heat. Wardens noted a decrease in boating incidents and citations filed, but an increase in drownings and warnings issued.

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.

National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Just in time for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, Texas Game Wardens and agency partners are celebrating National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24. The week-long campaign emphasizes the importance of safe boating practices and the use of boating safety equipment.

Make a Splash Safely During Water Safety Month

AUSTIN – As temperatures across the state start to heat up, many Texans will begin taking refuge in the water. May is National Water Safety Month and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow some simple yet effective safety precautions to prevent accidents and save lives.

Three Texas Students Garner National Fish Art Contest Honors

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. – Three Texas students were recently honored with awards in Wildlife Forever’s National Fish Art Contest.