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May 15, 2025

Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN — The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged.

Slight Increase in Hunting Accidents Highlights Need for Vigilance in the Field

AUSTIN— Texas experienced an increase in hunting accidents with last year, with 18 non-fatal hunting accidents and one fatality reported in the 2024 Texas Hunting Accident Report.

May 14, 2025

Abilene State Park Pool Renovations Continue

ABILENE— Renovations of the historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-era pool at Abilene State Park are underway and expected to continue through the summer, leading the site to remain closed to the public.

Official Media Advisory: Re-Opening “Sneak Preview” Event of TFFC Renovations

ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will host a re-opening “sneak preview” event May 29 to celebrate the completion of major renovations.

Texas Game Wardens Urge Safety Ahead of Safe Boating Week

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urge boaters to make safety their top priority as they kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23.

May 12, 2025

Texas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Society for Range Management Outstanding Achievement Award

AUSTIN — The Society for Range Management (SRM) recognized the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program with its Outstanding Achievement Award for commitment to community engagement.

Official Media Advisory: Living Near Bats Community Workshop Coming to Walker County

HUNTSVILLE — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Bat Conservation International and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will be hosting a family-friendly “Living Near Bats” workshop May 17.

May 9, 2025

Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15

AUSTIN- Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on a still-to-be determined date in July.

May 6, 2025

The Nature Conservancy, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announce Purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend National Park

AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.

May 5, 2025

Boggy Slough Conservation Area Receives 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award

AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award as part of the annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards.