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Jan. 2, 2025

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Free-Range White-tailed Deer in Roberts County

AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a free-range white-tailed deer in Roberts County, marking the first detection in the county.

Dec. 30, 2024

Alan Cain Named New Wildlife Division Director

AUSTIN — Alan Cain has been selected as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Wildlife Division director.

‘Trails to Trout’ Brings Fishing to Tyler’s Nature Center

TYLER – Kick off the new year by introducing a kid to the Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout fishing. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) “Trails to Trout” fishing day is scheduled Jan. 4 at the Tyler Nature Center. TPWD will stock 700 rainbow trout at the pond for kids and people of all ages to pursue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Toyota ShareLunker Program Commences its 39th Season Jan. 1

ATHENS – New Year’s Day represents new beginnings, and for the Toyota ShareLunker Program, it’s the launch of the program’s 39th season.

TPWD Fomenta el Monitoreo y la Notificación de los Animales Afectados por el Gusano Barrenador del Nuevo Mundo

AUSTIN — El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) pide a los cazadores y otros entusiastas de las actividades al aire libre en el sur de Texas que estén atentos a los animales afectados por el gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS) después de una reciente detección en México.

TPWD Encourages Monitoring, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm (NWS) after a recent detection in Mexico.

Dec. 20, 2024

Comience el 2025 con una Excursión del Día Primero en un Parque Estatal de Texas

AUSTIN— Lánzate al 2025 explorando más con una Excursión del Día Primero en un parque estatal de Texas.

High Five 2025 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

p>AUSTIN— Strive to explore more in 2025 by starting the new year with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.

TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Proposed Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division seeks public input from stakeholders and constituents on proposed rule changes to the Texas Oyster Certificate of Location (COLs) Program.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Causes Several Mortality Events in Texas Birds

AUSTIN — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple locations throughout the state.  Disease experts indicate that HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as waterbirds and waterfowl are on their wintering grounds.