Aug. 4, 2022

TPWD Launches Search for New Executive Director

Austin— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opened applications Wednesday for a successor to retiring executive director Carter Smith.

July 26, 2022

New Greater Roadrunner Conservation License Plate Available for Texas Drivers

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launched the long-awaited greater roadrunner conservation license plate today. The plate will raise money to help support and expand wildlife viewing programs and habitat conservation work in Texas.

July 15, 2022

Join Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine’s Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Fun Summer Adventure

AUSTIN – Summer’s going by fast but there’s still time to jump in the car for an unforgettable road trip, near home or across the state.

July 13, 2022

Palo Duro to Begin Closing Four Trails During Extreme Heat Days for Visitor’s Safety

CANYON—To curb the risk for heat exposure to visitors, Palo Duro Canyon State Park will begin closing select trails between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the National Weather Service issues heat advisories for the area.

July 12, 2022

Texas Game Wardens Wrap up Another Busy July Fourth Weekend of Statewide Enforcement

AUSTIN— As Texans hit the waterways across the state to recognize July Fourth, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water.

July 8, 2022

World’s Largest Birding Tournament Raises Big Money for Texas Birds

AUSTIN—Famous for being the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, this year’s Great Texas Birding Classic raised $45,000 for projects to benefit birds and other wildlife. Celebrating its 26th year, the tournament has raised $1.1 million for on-the-ground conservation work to acquire, restore and enhance wildlife habitat.

La Temporada Comercial de Camarón del Golfo Abre el Viernes, 15 de Julio

AUSTIN — La temporada de Pesca Comercial de Camarón en el Golfo de México, tanto para las aguas estatales como para las aguas federales, volverá a abrir 30 minutos después de la puesta del sol, el viernes 15 de julio de 2022.  Para decidir la fecha de apertura, los biólogos evalúan el impacto biológico, social y económico para maximizar los beneficios, tanto para la industria como para el público.

Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens Friday, July 15

AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Friday, July 15, 2022. Biologists evaluate the biological, social and economic impact when deciding the opening date to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.

July 1, 2022

El TPWD está aceptando las Solicitudes para el Sorteo de Licencias de Caza para 2022-23

AUSTIN — Este otoño los cazadores tendrán nuevas oportunidades y escenarios disponibles a través del Programa de Sorteo de Licencias de Caza del Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD), que ahora está aceptando las solicitudes para tener la oportunidad de ganar alguna de las casi 10,000 licencias en 62 categorías de caza.

TPWD Accepting 2022-23 Drawn Hunt Permit Applications

AUSTIN – New opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program, now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 62 hunt categories.