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TPWD News Releases

Sept. 11, 2025

Inks Lake State Park to Host 3rd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Inks Lake State Park in Burnet and numerous partners Oct. 11 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting”.

Sept. 2, 2025

Teal Season Opens in Texas Sept. 20

AUSTIN – Teal hunting season kicks off Sept. 20 and for the first time in nearly 20 years, Texas waterfowl hunters face a shortened early season.

Aug. 29, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Safety Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Texas Game Wardens will patrol waterways across the state to enforce laws and regulations while doing all they can to keep the public safe on and around the water.

Aug. 21, 2025

Strong Populations and Prime Conditions Set Stage for Promising Dove Season

AUSTIN — Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.

Aug. 20, 2025

Palo Duro Canyon State Park to Host Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – On September 13, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Aug. 14, 2025

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. 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 3, 2025

Ante el Aumento de Fatalidades Acuáticas y Arrestos, los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas Enfatizan la Seguridad

AUSTIN – Debido al incremento en las muertes vinculadas a la navegación y al aumento de arrestos por operar embarcaciones bajo los efectos del alcohol, los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas recuerdan a los navegantes que sigan las normas y tomar precauciones de seguridad para prevenir accidentes mientras disfrutan del agua durante la temporada de calor.

Amid Increased Water Fatalities, Arrests, Texas Game Wardens Stress Safety

AUSTIN – With a sharp rise in boating-related fatalities and a spike in arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), Texas Game Wardens remind boaters to follow the rules and safety precautions that can help them avoid preventable accidents as they head to the water to beat the summer heat.

June 25, 2025

Texas New World Screwworm Response Team Formed to Amplify Preparedness

AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott.