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Sept. 25, 2026

Texas Game Wardens to Celebrate Hunting and Fishing Day at State Capitol Sept. 28

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day 2026 at the Texas State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 28, with interactive displays, specialized equipment and opportunities for the public to meet the game wardens who protect Texas’ natural resources and communities.

Sept. 3, 2026

Don’t Let a Bad Decision Sink Your Labor Day Weekend, Texas Game Wardens Urge Boating Safety

AUSTIN — Summer isn’t giving up without a fight in Texas. With hot temperatures continuing into Labor Day weekend, lakes, rivers and coastal waters offer a welcome place to cool off. As you enjoy them, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters not to leave safety at the ramp.

Aug. 13, 2026

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it’s time for hunters and anglers 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 2026-27 season.

July 26, 2026

Official Media Statement: Fatal Multi-Vessel Collision, Bird Island Basin, Kleberg County

KLEBERG COUNTY – Around 6:15 a.m. July 25, Texas Game Wardens in Nueces and Kleberg counties responded to vessel collision at the Bird Island Basin boat ramp on the Laguna Madre in Kleberg County.

July 19, 2026

Media Advisory: New Texas Game Warden Flooding Visual Assets

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state’s emergency response efforts.

July 18, 2026

Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state’s emergency response efforts.

July 17, 2026

Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response

July 15, 2026

Be Weather Wise, Utilize Park Alerts

Many Texas State Parks are experiencing heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Parkgoers are advised to check the state park map for alerts and to be weather wise for areas they plan to visit.

July 13, 2026

Texas Game Wardens Remove 62 Impaired Operators, Report No Boating Fatalities During Fourth of July Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. They contacted more than 10,800 vessels while participating in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug- related incidents and fatalities through awareness and enforcement of boating under the influence on the state’s waterways.

Man Recovered Following Search at Benbrook Lake