Jan. 19, 2017

New Texas State Parks Centennial Plan Lays Blueprint for Brighter Future

AUSTIN— While many Texans are making plans to prepare for the New Year, Texas State Parks have prepared a plan for a new century.

Jan. 18, 2017

Record Breaking Attendance at Texas State Parks’ Annual First Day Hikes

AUSTIN— This past New Year’s Day, nearly 4,000 park visitors statewide walked, biked, swam and paddled their way into 2017 as part of Texas State Parks’ annual First Day Hikes events. First Day Hikes events are a national initiative to get park visitors to start their year on the right foot and enjoy the natural, historical, cultural and recreational opportunities at state parks.

Jan. 12, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 12, 2017

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

Jan. 4, 2017

Public Scoping Meetings Set for Saltwater Fisheries Regulations

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will host three public scoping meetings Jan. 10-11 in several communities to discuss potential changes to Texas saltwater fishing regulations relating to great hammerhead sharks, black grouper, Nassau grouper, and gag grouper.

Jan. 2, 2017

Extended Hunting Seasons Provide Opportunities to Fill Deer, Turkey Tags

AUSTIN – The general white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey season closed in most parts of the state on New Year’s Day, but that doesn’t mean hunters with unused tags are out of luck. Special youth-only and late season opportunities start today and run through Jan. 15.

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Proposed Shad Collection Rules

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the regulations on the possession and sale of gizzard and threadfin shad collected from public waters, which would require persons who collect or possess shad in excess of certain limits to obtain a permit.

Dec. 29, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 29, 2016

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

Dec. 28, 2016

Winners of the Youth Arts Contest Announced

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Arts in the Parks program has announced the winners of the Texas State Parks Youth Arts Contest, which ran from May 1 to Nov. 1. TPWD will showcase the winning art pieces in the 2017 calendar and on the Arts in the Parks webpage.

Dec. 27, 2016

‘Trails to Trout’ Bringing Free Youth Fishing to Tyler’s Nature Center

TYLER – Take your favorite kid on a fishing trip and help them bag seasonal sport fish for free during the 11th annual “Trails to Trout” fishing days in January at The Nature Center. The East Texas Woods and Waters Foundation (ETWWF) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are stocking 2,000 rainbow trout at the pond for adult and child team fishing from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 7 and 14.

Dec. 16, 2016

Start the Year on the Trails with a First Day Hike

AUSTIN— Start 2017 with a walk on the wild side by participating in a guided stroll through a Texas State Park as part of the national First Day Hikes initiative.