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Nov. 8, 2024

Centennial Time Capsule Moves to Abilene State Park

AUSTIN—  The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, is onto its next stop at Abilene State Park as part of its 50-year trek to every state park.  The time capsule, which houses one object from every state park and support program, went on display at Mother Neff State Park in April.

Nov. 7, 2024

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Responsible, Safe Hunting Practices

AUSTIN – With the white-tailed deer general season open, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety and regulatory tips to ensure that hunters across the state have an uneventful yet successful season.

Texas Game Wardens Honored for Life-Saving Actions, Public Safety Achievements

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director David Yoskowitz recognized game wardens from Denton, Harris, McLennan and Nueces counties and members of the Aviation Unit at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting.

Nov. 4, 2024

Official Media Statement: Hudson Fire near Bastrop, Buescher State Parks

Nov. 1, 2024

Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH).

Oct. 31, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Kerr County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of one case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a Kerr County deer breeding facility, marking the first confirmed detection in the county.

Oct. 30, 2024

Waterfowl Hunters Play a Critical Part in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages hunters to take responsible action in their critical role in protecting waterfowl habitats and the lakes we love from the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels.

Oct. 29, 2024

Se Espera Una Temporada Estelar de Venado Este Otoño

AUSTIN — Las lluvias primaverales que ayudaron a mitigar la sequía y los hábitats productivos han llevado a los biólogos a predecir otro año de abundantes oportunidades para que los cazadores llenen sus estómagos y congeladores con sus cosechas.

Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall

AUSTIN — Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests.

Oct. 28, 2024

Texas Master Naturalist Program Teams Up with H-E-B to Fund Pollinators for Texas

AUSTIN — The Texas Master Naturalist(TMN) program is teaming up with H-E-B, a Texas based grocer, for a new Pollinators for Texas initiative.