Balmorhea Closure Extended Due to Ongoing Construction
AUSTIN— Due to ongoing construction projects, Balmorhea State Park has extended its closure for the foreseeable future. A reopening date will be announced at a later date.
TPWD News Releases
Jan. 27, 2021
Jan. 21, 2021
Zebra Mussels Eradicated from Lake Waco in Central Texas
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has determined that invasive zebra mussels have been successfully eradicated from Lake Waco in Central Texas, preventing property damage, protecting water supply infrastructure and avoiding harm to the aquatic ecosystem. The department emphasized the vital importance of continued help from boaters, marina operators and others to Clean, Drain and Dry boats before moving them and remain vigilant to stop the spread.
Jan. 19, 2021
Big Bass are Back as Lake Austin Produces Second Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Entry of 2021
AUSTIN – In less than a week, the second Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season was reeled in at Lake Austin Thursday evening January 14. Angler CJ Oates, from Lago Vista, Texas, caught the 13.02-pounder just a few days after “ShareLunker 586” was claimed at Sam Rayburn.
Jan. 15, 2021
Despite Pandemic, Great Texas Birding Classic Saw Record Participation in 2020
AUSTIN — For the first time, the 24th annual Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) took place in fall instead of spring last year after having been postponed due to the public health crisis. The postponement allowed event organizers to further plan and implement health and safety measures. Despite postponement, the event garnered a record 138 teams registered, with a total of 650 participants across the state.
Jan. 13, 2021
More Than 2,600 Visitors Hit the Trails for a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN— Visitors from across Texas laced up their shoes and packed on plenty of layers to usher in 2021 with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. In total, 2,668 people hiked and biked a total of 8,173 miles statewide.
Sam Rayburn Logs First Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Bass Entry of 2021
AUSTIN – The second weekend of the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season produced the first Legacy Class largemouth bass at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Angler Travis Moore reeled in the 13.44-pounder using a Carolina rig during the Bass Champs tournament Saturday January 9.
Jan. 12, 2021
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in Galveston Bay
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-1, TX-5, TX-6, TX-7 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 16, 2021.
Jan. 8, 2021
Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 8, 2021
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports.