Oct. 30, 2024

Waterfowl Hunters Play a Critical Part in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages hunters to take responsible action in their critical role in protecting waterfowl habitats and the lakes we love from the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels.

Oct. 29, 2024

Se Espera Una Temporada Estelar de Venado Este Otoño

AUSTIN — Las lluvias primaverales que ayudaron a mitigar la sequía y los hábitats productivos han llevado a los biólogos a predecir otro año de abundantes oportunidades para que los cazadores llenen sus estómagos y congeladores con sus cosechas.

Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall

AUSTIN — Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests.

Oct. 28, 2024

Texas Master Naturalist Program Teams Up with H-E-B to Fund Pollinators for Texas

AUSTIN — The Texas Master Naturalist(TMN) program is teaming up with H-E-B, a Texas based grocer, for a new Pollinators for Texas initiative.

Oct. 24, 2024

Ron A. VanderRoest Named Texas Game Warden Colonel

AUSTIN –After a competitive search, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) named Ron A. VanderRoest colonel of Texas Game Wardens, the agency’s law enforcement division.

Oct. 21, 2024

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with Free Admission Nov. 3

AUSTIN— On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration.

Quail Surveys Indicate Promising Prospects for Oct. 26 Season Opener

AUSTIN – Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey indicates an upward trend in population numbers. Improved habitat and scattered but timely rainfall provided a boost for bobwhite and scaled quail.

Oct. 18, 2024

Tyler State Park Opens New Headquarters Facility

TYLER – Visitors to Tyler State Park will now be able to enjoy a new park headquarters while checking in for their outdoor adventure.

Oct. 17, 2024

La temporada de ostras de Texas abre el 1 de noviembre

AUSTIN— Las tormentas e inundaciones que perjudicaron la producción de ostras (ostiones) en las costas de Texas llevarán a una apertura limitada de las áreas comerciales y recreativas públicas de cosecha de ostras durante la próxima temporada, del 1 de noviembre al 30 de abril.

Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

AUSTIN— Storms and flooding that hurt oyster production on Texas coasts will lead to a limited opening of commercial and recreational public oyster harvest areas during the upcoming season, Nov. 1-April 30.