Oct. 27, 2023

Brazos Bend State Park Hosts ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event November 11

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Nov. 11 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Se Espera que la Población de Venado Repunte Después de las Condiciones de Sequía 

AUSTIN — Los biólogos del Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) esperan que los cazadores de venado de todo el estado tengan abundantes oportunidades para llenar sus congeladores esta temporada gracias a la importante mejoría de las condiciones de su hábitat.

Texas Deer Population Forecasted to Rebound from Drought Conditions

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists expect deer hunters statewide to have plenty of opportunities to fill freezers this season thanks to widespread, improved habitat conditions.

Oct. 26, 2023

Comienza la Temporada de Ostra en Texas el 1 de Noviembre

AUSTIN — Por regulación, la temporada de recolección pública de ostra comercial y recreativa en Texas comienza el 1 de noviembre y cierra el 30 de abril de 2024. Como parte de los esfuerzos para proteger y restaurar los arrecifes de ostra, que muestran signos de estrés ambiental, muchas áreas de cosecha de mariscos estarán cerradas a la pesca al inicio de esta temporada.

Quail Populations Recovering, Strongest in Years

AUSTIN —Texas quail hunting season opens Oct. 28, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) surveys indicate an increased number of bobwhite and scaled quail in the field thanks to a combination of cooler temperatures and spring rainfall during the start of nesting season.

Traveling Art Exhibit Honoring 100 Years of Texas State Parks Moves to Panhandle

AUSTIN— In honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon will display a new traveling art exhibit Oct. 27– Feb. 18, 2024.

Oct. 25, 2023

Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

AUSTIN- Per regulation, the Texas commercial and recreational public oyster harvest season opens Nov. 1 and closes April 30, 2024. In an effort to protect and restore oyster reefs showing signs of environmental stress, many shellfish harvest areas will be closed to fishing at the beginning of this season.

Oct. 24, 2023

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Medina County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Medina County, marking the fifth detection since 2015 in a deer-breeding facility in the county.

Oct. 23, 2023

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected on Texas Coast

AUSTIN — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated swans in Nueces County. As expected by disease experts, HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as fall migration begins for waterbirds and waterfowl.

Oct. 20, 2023

Texas State Parks Named Texas Travel Alliance 2023 Heritage Award Winner

AUSTIN— Texas Travel Alliance (TTA) named Texas State Parks the 2023 Heritage Award winners Oct. 17 at the annual Texas Travel Summit.