March 2, 2016

Lake Livingston State Park Hosts Birds of Prey Presentation

LIVINGSTON – Birds of prey will soon soar overhead at Lake Livingston State Park for a unique educational program.

Feb. 26, 2016

Hartley County Mule Deer Tests Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease

AUSTIN – A free-ranging mule deer buck, harvested in Hartley County, has been confirmed positive for CWD. State officials received confirmation today from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.

Feb. 25, 2016

Rule Changes Concerning Pets at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area to Take Effect March 1

FREDERICKSBURG— Beginning March 1, new rules will take effect at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area designed to balance the need to better protect sensitive natural habitats atop the rock, including the vernal pools, and still allow visitors to continue to enjoy central Texas’ most popular destination with their pets.

Feb. 24, 2016

TPWD Taking Comment on Proposed Hunting and Fishing Regulation Changes

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations for 2016-17.

Feb. 23, 2016

Texas Children in Nature Aims to End Nature Deficit Disorder

AUSTIN – Today, children spend between seven and eleven hours a day indoors sedentary with media and only minutes a day playing outdoors.

Feb. 22, 2016

Trans-Pecos Pronghorn Restoration Efforts Continue

AUSTIN — The continuation of the Trans-Pecos Pronghorn Restoration Project progressed with another successful relocation of 112 pronghorn in late January.

Feb. 18, 2016

20 More Days of Dove Hunting Tops Slate of Proposed Regulation Changes

AUSTIN – Texas dove hunters would get an additional 20 days this fall under proposed changes to the 2016-17 Statewide Hunting Proclamation for Migratory Game Birds up for public comment.

Spring into Fishing at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—Families looking for a place to have an inexpensive, rewarding family vacation during spring break need look no farther than the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens.

Feb. 17, 2016

Toyota Texas Bass Classic now part of Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) is proud to announce that it is now part of Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL, a three-day festival of events to be held May 20-22 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. In addition to celebrating the 10-year anniversary of TTBC, Toyota Texas Fest will enable the event to further its mission to help broaden the audience reach and ultimately increase the awareness and funding for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL will include concerts, an outdoor festival and fun activities for all ages.

Spring Break Trout Fishing at the Tyler Nature Center

ATHENS— Free fishing will once again be allowed at the Tyler Nature Center during our annual spring break trout event from March 7 through 10 (8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon). No fishing license is required, and anglers will be allowed to harvest up to five trout each.