Aug. 20, 2015

Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2015-16

AUSTIN – In preparation for what is shaping up to be a banner year for duck hunting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the 2015-16 waterfowl seasons for Texas.

$7.6 Million in Local Park Grants Awarded to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved more than $7 million in competitive grant funds for 25 community parks all across the state.

Aug. 17, 2015

New Artificial Reefs To Provide Enhanced Fishing off Texas Coast

One project to create a new artificial reef and another to enhance an existing reef site are both moving closer to reality with the selection of Callan Marine LTD as contractor. Using funding from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment, both sites will deploy concrete pyramids to create artificial reefs in nearshore waters 10 miles or less from the Texas coast.

Aug. 12, 2015

2015-16 Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Saturday

AUSTIN — Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, available starting Saturday, August 15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) will expire Aug. 31.

Aug. 11, 2015

Deer Breeder Movement Standards Plan Finalized

AUSTIN – Texas deer breeders will be able to resume animal movements under a plan finalized today by staff of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).

Aug. 5, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 5, 2015

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

July 31, 2015

Blanco State Park Opens Aug. 1

AUSTIN— Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, more than 12 inches of rain led the Blanco River to crest at 40 feet, causing significant flooding and damage to Blanco State Park. After more than two months of closure for cleanup and repairs, the popular site is reopening portions of the park to visitors Saturday, Aug. 1.

July 29, 2015

Governor Abbott Names Dan Friedkin Chairman of Parks and Wildlife Commission

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today named T. Dan Friedkin of Houston Chairman of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Details on the Texas Governor's Website

July 28, 2015

TPWD Graduates 23 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— After seven months of training, the 59th Texas game warden cadet class graduated today, with a new twist. This year marks the first time game wardens and state park police officers trained and graduated together in the same cadet class.

New Fishing Pier Grand Opening Aug. 11 at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Lake Corpus Christi State Park near Mathis will host a grand opening celebration to mark the completion of its new fishing pier project. Visitors are invited to try out the new pier for free from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11.