Sept. 18, 2015

South Zone Dove Season Opens with a Bang

AUSTIN – Conditions are prime for record harvest of white-winged doves as hunting in the South Zone got under way today.

Sept. 16, 2015

Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Lavaca County Captive White-tailed Deer; Linked to Index Herd

AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced that a captive white-­‐tailed deer in a Lavaca County deer breeding facility has been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station detected the presence of CWD in samples submitted, and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa confirmed the findings today.

Sept. 14, 2015

Texas Game Wardens Destroy $6 Million Marijuana Farm on Cooper WMA

AUSTIN – Public hunters pursuing feral hogs at Cooper Wildlife Management Area in northeast Texas over the weekend stumbled upon a sophisticated marijuana growing encampment having more than 6,500 mature plants with a street value estimated at more than $6 million.

Aug. 20, 2015

Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2015-16

AUSTIN – In preparation for what is shaping up to be a banner year for duck hunting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the 2015-16 waterfowl seasons for Texas.

Aug. 11, 2015

Deer Breeder Movement Standards Plan Finalized

AUSTIN – Texas deer breeders will be able to resume animal movements under a plan finalized today by staff of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).

July 16, 2015

TPW Commission Holds Special Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today heard testimony from staff and invited guests on a variety of issues relating to Chronic Wasting Disease during a special meeting at Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters.

July 15, 2015

TPWD Now Accepting Online Applications for Drawn Hunts

AUSTIN – Hunters are encouraged to start making plans now by applying online for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. Hunters can select from more than 35 hunt categories on 95 areas throughout the state, including hunts for whitetail, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, exotics, turkey, alligator and more.

July 14, 2015

Prospects Bright for Dove and Early Teal Seasons

AUSTIN – Dove hunters will have more opportunity earlier in the season with dates and bag limits finalized recently by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Teaming With Wildlife: True To Texas Presents the 2015 Eco-Summit Series

AUSTIN — This summer, in an effort to keep common wildlife common and avoid endangered species, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is partnering with the nonprofit Teaming With Wildlife Coalition to offer four, full-day Eco-Summit forums throughout Texas. Anyone interested in advancing conservation in Texas is invited to attend.

July 13, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Special Meeting Thursday on Chronic Wasting Disease

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, July 16 at 9 a.m. for the sole purpose of discussing the evolving Chronic Wasting Disease situation in Texas.