Aug. 21, 2025

Media Statement: Black Bear Sightings Confirmed in East Texas

Biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have confirmed several sightings of a black bear in Cherokee, Anderson, Panola and Rusk Counties.

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.

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 5, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Report Record BWI Arrests, Multiple Rescues Over Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens were out in force over Memorial Day weekend, focusing on boating and public safety across the state. The ramped-up patrols included:

June 2, 2025

67th Texas Game Warden, Texas State Park Police Class Completes Training, Begins Service Across Texas

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 67th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Parks Police cadet class May 30 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin.

May 28, 2025

Los Guardianes de Vida Silvestre de Texas y el Departamento de Policía de Grapevine Realizan Arrestos por Choque Mortal con Fuga Durante el Fin de Semana de Memorial Day

GRAPEVINE — El 27 de mayo, los Guardianes de Vida Silvestre de Texas, el Departamento de Policía de Grapevine y el Departamento de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional arrestaron a dos personas que se cree están involucradas en una colisión fatal entre una embarcación y un kayak con fuga ocurrida la noche del 25 de mayo en el Lago Grapevine.

Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Make Arrests for Fatal Hit and Run Over Memorial Day Weekend

GRAPEVINE — On May 27, Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations arrested two individuals believed to be involved in the fatal hit and run boat collision on the evening of May 25 at Grapevine Lake.

May 27, 2025

Official Media Statement: Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Investigate Fatality, Hit and Run

May 27, 1:20 p.m. — Texas Game Wardens and the Grapevine Police Department have Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, the suspect tied to the death of Ava Moore in custody. We are thankful for the help of fellow law enforcement officers from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Dallas Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations.