Oct. 3, 2023

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Minority Outdoor Alliance Partner for Minority Outdoor Festival in Cedar Creek

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in conjunction with the Minority Outdoor Alliance (MOA), will host the third-annual Minority Outdoor Festival Oct. 13-14 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in Cedar Creek.

Sept. 26, 2023

Panhandle Wildlife Conference Returns to Lubbock Oct. 20, 21

LUBBOCK – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University and the Texas Wildlife Association are hosting the Panhandle Wildlife Conference Oct. 20-21 at Texas Tech University’s National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock.

Aug. 9, 2023

Texas Statewide Quail Symposium Slated for Aug. 16-18 in Abilene

ABILENE – Quail experts from across the state are convening Aug. 16-18 in Abilene for The Texas Statewide Quail Symposium.

July 21, 2023

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Brooks County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer-breeding facility in Brooks County. This marks the first detection of the disease in the county and the ninth CWD-positive breeding facility in the state detected in 2023.

July 19, 2023

Chronic Wasting Disease is a Real Threat to Texas Deer

AUSTIN — This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launches a new public awareness campaign.

July 7, 2023

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Names new COO, Chief of Staff

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces two promotions to its Executive Office staff.

May 30, 2023

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in a Free-Range Deer in Bexar County

AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a free-range white-tailed deer in Bexar County.

May 25, 2023

TPW Commission Approves Purchase of Fairfield Lake State Park

AUSTIN— During Thursday’s public meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $5.14 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $5.14 million dollars in grants funding 15 construction projects and one educational development across the state.

Game Warden Daron Blackerby Recognized as Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year

AUSTIN — On May 25, Game Warden Daron Blackerby was recognized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission as the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year.