Nov. 14, 2018

Fall Foliage Putting on a Show at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Magical shades of red, orange and yellow leaves are coloring Texas State Parks’ landscape statewide just in time for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 11, 2018

Hunters Reminded of New Experimental Mule Deer Antler Restrictions in Southeast Panhandle

AUSTIN – Hunters taking to the field for this weekend’s mule deer season opener in six southeast Panhandle counties are encouraged to take a closer look before pulling the trigger as new antler restriction regulations take effect.

Nov. 9, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 9, 2018

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

Nov. 7, 2018

Inland Fisheries Staff Considering Alligator Gar Regulation Changes

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries management staff are considering changes to regulations and harvest reporting requirements for alligator gar, Texas’ largest and longest-lived freshwater fish species.

Nov. 6, 2018

Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 11 in Honor of Veterans Day

AUSTIN— In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 11.

Nov. 2, 2018

Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to Help Prevent Spread of Giant Salvinia

AUSTIN – More than 20 lakes in East Texas are currently infested with giant salvinia, including Caddo Lake, which is considered a wetland of international importance for waterfowl habitat. With waterfowl seasons opening soon across the state, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging hunters to be aware of invasive giant salvinia and to help prevent its spread by cleaning, draining and drying all equipment before leaving any water body.

Nov. 1, 2018

TPWD Addresses Concerns About Fish, Aquatic Habitat After Heavy Flooding in Central Texas

AUSTIN – As flood waters recede in the Llano, Colorado, Pedernales and other central Texas rivers, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are fielding questions from anglers and other members of the public concerning the impacts of flooding on fish populations. Although TPWD biologists do not expect to see a negative impact on fish populations in these rivers as a direct result of the flooding, the long-term outlook depends on how riverside landowners and communities respond to the aftermath of downed trees and other debris deposited in and along these rivers.

Oct. 30, 2018

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Hold Regional Public Hearings in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Nov. 6-7

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is extending an invitation to the public to attend upcoming regional public hearings in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Nov. 6-7. The Commission is holding these meetings in Mission and Brownsville to receive input from stakeholders and constituents concerning any issues relating to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department policies, goals, programs, and responsibilities.

Texas Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday

AUSTIN – Texas hunters will see greener pastures and possibly fewer deer coming to the feeders in early November when the general season kicks off Saturday statewide. But, despite dry conditions earlier this summer hunters could be pleasantly surprised with the antler quality of bucks they do find.

Oct. 29, 2018

Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the 14 lucky winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts selected at random from entries in the drawing.