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Feb. 21, 2020

TPWD Seeking Public Input on Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2020-2021

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to hunting regulations for 2020-2021. The proposed changes include amending definitions, application requirements and conditions for pronghorn and antlerless mule deer permits; and specifying season dates and bag limits for the 2020-2021 migratory game bird seasons.

TPWD Seeking Public Input on Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2020-2021

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations for 2020-2021. The proposed changes include modifying harvest regulations and gear restrictions at five water bodies located in Cooke, Williamson, Tom Green, Grayson and Starr/Zapata counties.

Feb. 14, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 14, 2020

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.

Jan. 24, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 24, 2020

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.

Jan. 13, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 13, 2020

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s law enforcement reports.

Dec. 19, 2019

Val Verde County White-tailed Deer Tests Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease

AUSTIN – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in a free-ranging, 5 ½ year-old white-tailed doe between Del Rio and Amistad Reservoir, making it the first confirmed case of the disease in Val Verde County.

Dec. 6, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 6, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.

Nov. 22, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 22, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.

Nov. 8, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 8, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.

Nov. 1, 2019

Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to Help Prevent Spread of Giant Salvinia

AUSTIN –With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry boats and equipment before traveling from lake to lake to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia.