TPWD News Releases

Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters to report their harvest during the upcoming antlerless deer season, Nov. 23-26.

Celebrate Texas State Parks’ Centennial with Official Ornament

AUSTIN – Add a piece of park history to your Christmas tree this year and help Texas State Parks continue its 100-year celebration with a 2023 Texas State Park ornament.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Texas Trustees to Host 2023 Annual Public Meeting Online

AUSTIN — The Deepwater Horizon Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustee Texas Implementation Group (TIG) is holding its 2023 annual public meeting via an online video presentation.

Official Media Statement: Missing Hiker at Big Bend National Park

Ring in the Holidays with Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Starting this month, visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and more.

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Cherokee County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Cherokee County, marking the first detection in a deer breeding facility in the county.

Tim Birdsong Named Next Inland Fisheries Division Director

AUSTIN – Tim Birdsong has been selected as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) next Inland Fisheries Division director. Birdsong has served as interim division director since July, following the promotion of Craig Bonds to chief operating officer.

Rainbow Trout Fishing Heading to a Waterbody Near You

AUSTIN— The annual Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout stocking returns to waterbodies across the state to kick off the holiday season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock thousands of rainbow trout beginning the week of Thanksgiving to give anglers a chance to catch one of these iconic fish.

La Pesca de Trucha Arcoíris Pronto Estará Cerca de Ti

AUSTIN – La tradición anual de invierno en Texas del reabastecimiento de trucha arcoíris regresa a los cuerpos de agua de todo el estado para lanzar la temporada festiva.  La semana de Acción de Gracias, Thanksgiving, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) empezará a reabastecer con miles de trucha arcoíris para darles a los pescadores una oportunidad de pescar uno de estos peces icónicos.

Red Snapper Fishing Closes in State Waters November 20

AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close red snapper fishing in state waters on Monday, Nov. 20, at 11:59 p.m. until January 2024. Federal waters remain closed until the summer.