Oct. 13, 2022

TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Oyster Reef Closures

AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public input on proposed regulation changes to prohibit the harvest of oysters permanently and temporarily within certain reef areas. These proposals include the permanent prohibition of oyster harvest in Carlos Bay, Mesquite Bay and Ayres Bay (Mesquite Bay complex) and the temporary prohibition of oyster harvest between one and two years for new reefs recently constructed in TX-24 in San Antonio Bay, TX-6 in Galveston Bay and TX-4 in Galveston Bay.

El TPWD programa reuniones públicas para reunir comentarios acerca de los cierres de los arrecifes de ostras

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) está recabando comentarios públicos sobre los cambios de regulación propuestos para prohibir la recolección de ostras de forma permanente y temporal dentro de ciertas áreas de arrecifes. Estas propuestas incluyen la prohibición permanente de recolección de ostras en Carlos Bay, Mesquite Bay y Ayres Bay (complejo Mesquite Bay) y la prohibición temporal de la recolección de ostras de entre uno y dos años para arrecifes nuevos recientemente construidos en TX-24 en San Antonio Bay, TX-6 en Galvestone Bay y TX-4 en Galveston Bay.

Oct. 12, 2022

TPWD Encourages Anglers to Report Blotchy Bass Syndrome

AUSTIN – Anglers across the nation are asked to report signs of Blotchy Bass Syndrome (BBS) to support research being conducted by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and West Virginia University (WVU).

Oct. 11, 2022

Parques Estatales de Texas Invita a los Tejanos a Unirse en la Celebración de 100 Años de los Parques Estatales este 2023

AUSTIN — La Celebración del Centenario de los Parques Estatales de Texas está a la vuelta de la esquina y todos aquellos que aman los parques están invitados a salir a la naturaleza y unirse a las celebraciones por todo el estado.  El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) en asociación con la Fundación de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWF) celebrará los 100 años de existencia de los Parques Estatales de Texas a partir de enero de 2023.

Texas State Parks Invites Texans to Join in Celebrating 100 Years of State Parks in 2023

AUSTIN— The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is right around the corner, and park lovers are invited to get outside and join celebrations across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) will celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks beginning January 2023.

Oct. 10, 2022

TPWD Recommends Necessary Precautions to Reduce Spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

AUSTIN – Recently, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dallas County. As expected by disease experts, HPAI is again circulating amongst wild birds in Texas as fall migration has begun for waterbirds and waterfowl. Earlier this year, HPAI was discovered in a bald eagle and a horned owl in Texas.

Oct. 7, 2022

Texas’ Seventh Annual Pollinator BioBlitz is the Bee’s Knees!

AUSTIN — For the next two weeks Texans can take part in the seventh annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. In support of the event, organizations and sites around the state will be hosting a variety of events to get people outdoors to observe pollinators of all types in yards, natural areas, gardens, parks and community centers. Of course, you don’t have to visit a particular site to participate; your very own yard or green space will do.

Oct. 5, 2022

David Yoskowitz Named TPWD Executive Director

AUSTIN, Texas – David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. was named executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department today at a special meeting of the TPW Commission in Austin, Texas. Yoskowitz is currently the senior executive director and Endowed Chair for Socioeconomics at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Sept. 28, 2022

2023 Texas State-Fish Art Contest Now Open for Entries

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce it is accepting entries for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interest in fisheries and fishing.

Sept. 27, 2022

Media Advisory:  Special Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting on Selection of a New Executive Director

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will hold a special meeting on selection of a new executive director to lead the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD opened applications in April for a successor to retiring Executive Director Carter Smith.