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Aug. 30, 2023

Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing to Open

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept 1.

Texas Land Management Agencies Encourage Texans to Prevent Wildfires During Dove Hunting Season

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges Texans to help protect the lands and natural resources we all love during the upcoming dove hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

Aug. 25, 2023

Texas Game Wardens Recognized During August Commission Meeting

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. recognized Game Wardens Robert “Bobby” Kana, Cynthia Guajardo-Echols and Chaplain Scott McIntosh at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting.

La temporada del pargo rojo (huachinango) en aguas federales cierra el 1 de Septiembre

AUSTIN – El Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) cerrará la temporada para la pesca recreativa privada del pargo rojo (huachinango) en aguas federales a las 11:59 p.m. la 1 de septiembre. Después de la fecha de cierre, los pescadores pueden continuar recolectando hasta cuatro pargos rojos (huachinangos) por día con un límite de longitud mínima de 15 pulgadas de las aguas del estado de Texas.

Federal Red Snapper Season Closes Sept. 1

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close the private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 1. After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum length limit from Texas state waters.

Aug. 24, 2023

Governor Names Jeff Hildebrand as Chairman, Appoints William Doggett to TPW Commission

AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott named Jeff Hildebrand Chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday and appointed William “Leslie” Doggett as a commission member. Both appointments are effective Aug. 31, with Doggett’s term set to expire Feb. 1, 2029.

Policy Limiting Use of Eminent Domain Adopted by TPW Commission

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a policy Thursday limiting its use of eminent domain.

Aug. 23, 2023

TPWD Seeks Public Comments on the 2024 Land and Water Plan

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public review and comments on its draft 2024 Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan (Land and Water Plan).

Aug. 18, 2023

Media Advisory: Bracken Cave Hosts Private Event for Media

SAN ANTONIO— In a private event, Bat Conservation International and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will offer exclusive media access to Bracken Cave’s 15 million resident bats.

Aug. 17, 2023

A pesar del implacable calor de este verano, se espera que en la temporada de paloma se registren altísimas cifras

AUSTIN — Hemos tenido temperaturas por arriba del promedio este verano pero, gracias a que tuvimos una primavera fresca y lluviosa, los cazadores de Texas podrán encontrar un significativo incremento en las poblaciones de paloma al abrir la temporada este 1ero de septiembre.