AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.
AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award as part of the annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards.
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication recently to celebrate the completion of two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
AUSTIN – As paddlers take to Texas’ lakes, rivers and coastal waters, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds everyone to prioritize safety while kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding. With warmer weather drawing more outdoor enthusiasts to the water, following essential safety practices can prevent accidents and save lives.
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.
AUSTIN – A recent investigation by Texas Game Wardens resulted in approximately 1,200 pending charges and 22 suspects from across the state involved in the deer breeding industry and black-market wildlife trade.
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens have concluded an investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals involved in illegally moving captive white-tailed deer.
PORT MANSFIELD – Texas Game Wardens arrested a local hunting outfitter and two others for illegally guiding nilgai hunts on private property. The suspects used airboats and thermal optics to take clients on hunts for the exotic animals, operating a sophisticated scheme and profiting from illegal activity.
AUSTIN – Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting for their contributions and efforts in supporting the agency’s mission.