April 16, 2019

Buffalo Soldiers Host Volunteer Training and Orientation Course April 20

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Buffalo Soldier program will be hosting a volunteer training and orientation course this Saturday in Austin.

Hop into a Texas State Park for Easter Fun This Spring

AUSTIN— From Easter egg hunts to egg coloring, Texas State Parks are hopping with unique Easter programs for the whole family to enjoy.

April 15, 2019

Catfish Stocking Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas

AUSTIN –  With the grass growing and wildflowers blooming, it’s time to kick off one of Texas’ best spring traditions – fishing for catfish! Thanks to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Neighborhood Fishin’ program, families won’t have to travel outside of the city to catch them.

April 11, 2019

Battle of San Jacinto Commemorative Ceremony Cancelled

LA PORTE— Due to continued closure of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, the annual Battle of San Jacinto Commemorative Ceremony has been cancelled. Additionally, due to on-going cleanup efforts, the park will not be open to the public this Easter.

Celebrate Easter at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm in Stonewall April 20

STONEWALL – Visit the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, part of the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, this Easter weekend to learn how the German-Texans of the Hill Country celebrated Easter in the past.

April 5, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, April 5, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

April 4, 2019

CWD Sampling Effort Leads to Proposed Containment Zone Expansion

AUSTIN – Texas remains vigilant in monitoring and testing for chronic wasting disease, with no reported spread beyond existing containment zones over the last 12 months. However, the discovery of CWD in a free-ranging whitetail near the perimeter of the disease containment zone in south central Texas has led to a recommended expansion of that zone.

April 3, 2019

April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN— For the eighth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. will support Texas State Parks throughout the month of April during their “April is Texas State Parks Month” fund drive at all seven store locations across the state. The Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will give all funds gathered during the effort to help fund state parks’ day-to-day operational expenses, including enhanced visitor programs, park trail maps and facilities maintenance.

April 2, 2019

Antlerless White-tailed Deer Hunting Opportunities Expanded for 2019-20 Season

AUSTIN – White-tailed deer hunters in 41 Texas counties in the Blackland Prairies and Post Oak Savannah ecoregions will see expanded opportunities to take antlerless deer during the 2019-20 season, following changes adopted recently by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

April 1, 2019

Lake Leon Produces Final ‘Legacy Class’ ShareLunker of 2019

AUSTIN – Lake Leon near Abilene produced the fifth and final Toyota Sharelunker “Legacy Class” entry over 13 pounds during the final weekend of the 2019 donation season March 29.