Oct. 31, 2025

Crías Prósperas y Caza Próspera: La Población de Venados en Texas se Mantiene Fuerte

AUSTIN — Para los cazadores, la primavera en Texas suele asociarse con la caza de pavos en un clima cálido y húmedo, o con cambiar las armas de fuego por la caña de pescar. Para el venado cola blanca, la primavera representa una época de crecimiento: crecimiento corporal, crecimiento de las astas y crecimiento poblacional.

Thriving Fawns, Thriving Hunt: Texas Deer Numbers Stay Strong

AUSTIN — To hunters, springtime in Texas is often viewed as chasing turkeys through hot, humid weather, or hanging up the firearm for a fishing pole. For white-tailed deer, spring represents a time for growth: body growth, antler growth and population growth.

Oct. 30, 2025

Purtis Creek State Park to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Purtis Creek State Park in Eustace on Nov. 7 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Oct. 27, 2025

Goliad State Park to Host “Rio! Rio!” 2025 Event Nov. 8

GOLIAD COUNTY – Goliad State Park will host its annual “Rio! Rio!” event on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. at Mission Espiritu Santo. This special event offers visitors the chance to step back in time and explore the skills and daily life of those who lived along the San Antonio River throughout history.

Oct. 24, 2025

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with Free Admission Nov. 2

AUSTIN — Have you always wanted to visit a state park but never been? Make plans to visit one of 89 Texas State Parks on Nov. 2! In honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration, everyone can visit a state park for the day for free.

Oct. 23, 2025

TPWD Abre Ciertas Áreas de Cosecha de Ostras a lo Largo de la Costa

AUSTIN – El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) está abriendo varias bahías a la cosecha de ostras comerciales y recreativas a partir de las 12:01 a.m. del 1 de noviembre. Dado que el 1 de noviembre cae en sábado, el primer día legal para la cosecha comercial de ostras será el lunes 3 de noviembre.

TPWD Opening Certain Oyster Harvest Areas Along the Coast

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening several bays to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 1. Since Nov. 1 falls on a Saturday, the first legal day for commercial oyster harvest will be Monday, Nov. 3.

Waterfowl Hunters: Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Species

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages waterfowl hunters to take action to protect Texas water bodies from the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels and giant salvinia that can degrade waterfowl habitats and block access.

Oct. 22, 2025

Media Advisory: Nov. 4 Press Conference to Announce Next Phase of the Wyler Aerial Tramway Project

EL PASO — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) will host a press conference at Franklin Mountains State Park to announce new developments in the effort to rebuild and reopen the Wyler Aerial Tramway.

Texas Game Wardens Celebrate Excellence in Service, Dedication, Public Safety

AUSTIN — The Texas Game Wardens recognized several personnel for their outstanding bravery, selfless service and dedication to their mission of serving the people of Texas.