TPWD News Releases

Waterfowl Hunters Play Major Role in Helping Prevent Spread of Invasive Species

AUSTIN – Waterfowl season is on the horizon and as hunters across the state start prepping their gear and boats for opening day, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds them to join the fight against the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels.

Official Media Statement: Drowning at Huntsville State Park

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.

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.

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.

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.