Media Statement: Black Bear Sightings Confirmed in East Texas
Biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have confirmed several sightings of a black bear in Cherokee, Anderson, Panola and Rusk Counties.
TPWD News Releases
Aug. 21, 2025
Aug. 20, 2025
Palo Duro Canyon State Park to Host Explore Bowhunting Event
AUSTIN – On September 13, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”
Aug. 18, 2025
TPWD Purchases 112 Commercial Oyster Licenses through S. Reed Morian Buyback Program
AUSTIN — During the ninth round of the Commercial Oyster Boat License Buyback Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat applications and purchased 112 commercial oyster licenses. The 112 purchased licenses represent a 21 percent reduction of all oyster licenses available in Texas.
TPWD Opens New Paddling Trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas, recently designated the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas.
Aug. 14, 2025
Licencias de Caza y Pesca de Texas a la Venta a Partir del 15 de Agosto
AUSTIN – El otoño se acerca y para los cazadores y pescadores eso solo puede significar una cosa, es tiempo de renovar sus licencias de caza y pesca. Antes de salir en bote o dirigirse al campo, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) recuerda a los cazadores y pescadores que deben adquirir sus nuevas licencias para la temporada 2025-2026.
Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide
AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as "Ghost Deer" has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges. This brings the total number of individuals implicated in the case to 24, with approximately 1,400 charges filed across 11 Texas counties.
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
AUSTIN – Fall is upon us and for hunters and anglers that can only mean one thing, it is time to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2025-26 season.
Aug. 13, 2025
Expanded Digital License, Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing on Sale Aug. 15
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will offer fully digital options for all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15th. In March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the expansion of digital license and tag options.
Media Advisory: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hosts Special Hunting for Conservation Workshop
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a Hunting for Conservation workshop designed specifically for media partners, conservation colleagues and future professionals on Aug. 25-26.
Record Breaking Participation During 29th Great Birding Classic
AUSTIN — The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), the biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, celebrated its 29th year and hosted a record number of 226 teams with 1,315 participants statewide.