June 22, 2016

State Park Guide Reaching New Visitors in New Ways

AUSTIN – Looking for a summer adventure? Check out the newly updated Texas State Park Guide for an in-depth look at the 95 parks and state natural areas that make up the Texas State Park system.

Native Pollinators Add Value to Landowners and Country

AUSTIN—Celebrate the importance of birds, bees, butterflies and bats to the ecosystem and economy during National Pollinator Week, June 20-26.

Record Funding from Texas Legislature Fuels Giant Salvinia Awareness Effort

AUSTIN — Bolstered by a record appropriation from the Texas Legislature, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, river authorities and other partners are stepping up the war against aquatic invasive species, including one of the most noxious pests—giant salvinia.

June 20, 2016

TPW Commission Adopts Amended Deer Movement Rules

AUSTIN – After extensive public testimony, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Monday approved an amended set of regulations for artificial movement of deer by permit as part of the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) management plan.

June 16, 2016

Media Advisory: Special Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting on CWD June 20

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will hold a special meeting on proposed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules related to Chronic Wasting Disease, specifically regulating the artificial movement of deer under TPWD permits, including Triple T (trap, transfer and transplant), DMP (deer management permit), TTP (trap, transport and process) and deer breeder permits.

June 6, 2016

Leave That Wild Animal Alone, Experts Advise

AUSTIN – It’s not uncommon during the summer months to see what appears to be abandoned fawn deer or fledgling birds in need; that’s when humans need to resist the urge to help, wildlife experts say.

June 2, 2016

Special Events Celebrate Free Fishing Day June 4

AUSTIN – Looking for a way to celebrate the end of school year and the start of summer vacation with the children? Saturday, June 4, is Free Fishing Day in Texas as part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which means anyone can fish without a license on any public water body in the state.

LONE STAR LAW Premieres Tonight on Animal Planet

AUSTIN – See what a mile in the boots of Texas Game Wardens is like tonight at 10/9c on the new television series, Lone Star Law, on Animal Planet.

May 27, 2016

Texas Game Wardens Bolt into Action During Latest Round of Storms

AUSTIN – While most of Central and Southeast Texas hunkered down for another round of heavy rains and flooding late last night, Texas Game Wardens were busy mobilizing search and rescue resources and heading into the areas hit hardest by the latest storms.

Decision Postponed on Chronic Wasting Disease Management Regulations

AUSTIN – On Thursday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission postponed their decision regarding proposed changes to state regulations for managing chronic wasting disease (CWD), until a more thorough review is conducted. CWD is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects cervid species like white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk.