April 23, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Applauds “Land Stewardship: Providing Water for Texans” Week April 26-May 3

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has partnered with the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD), Texas Wildlife Association, and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) to highlight the important connection between voluntary land stewardship and sustaining water availability. The statewide campaign of “Land Stewardship: Providing Water for Texans” is the theme of this year’s Soil & Water Stewardship Week, to be celebrated April 26 through May 3.

April 20, 2015

Deepwater Horizon Trustees Announce Agreement in Principle for Next 10 Early Restoration Projects

GULF COAST (April 20, 2015) — The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (Trustees) today announced another milestone in Gulf of Mexico early restoration.

March 26, 2015

Mule Deer Relocated in West Texas to Help Boost Population

ALPINE— In an effort to boost a struggling mule deer population in and around the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, 40 mule deer does were relocated from Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area in early February. The mule deer population within Black Gap WMA and surrounding area has struggled to rebound from the drought of the late 1990’s.

TPW Commission Recognizes Employee Achievement

AUSTIN — Several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees were recognized at Thursday’s TPW Commission meeting by executive director Carter Smith for their outstanding work in various fields.

March 24, 2015

Two New Ways to Keep Texas Wild

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is introducing two new conservation license plates to support native wildlife projects in Texas. One of the plates features a Lucifer hummingbird, while the other depicts a western diamondback rattlesnake.

March 17, 2015

One New Positive Found in 2014–15 Trans Pecos CWD Surveillance

AUSTIN – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in only one of 222 tissue samples that were collected from hunter harvested deer and elk from the Trans Pecos ecoregion during the 2014–15 season as part of a CWD surveillance effort. This sample was collected from a mule deer buck harvested in the Hueco Mountain area of far West Texas.

March 11, 2015

Prospects Good for Spring Turkey Hunting

AUSTIN – With a good mixture of mature gobblers and fearless young toms to challenge hunters, this year’s spring turkey season holds plenty of promise, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

March 10, 2015

Binoculars, Enthusiasm All That’s Required for Texas Birding Event

AUSTIN – Hundreds of avid and backyard birders alike will head to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains next month to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament. The registration deadline for the 19th annual Great Texas Birding Classic, which runs from April 15 to May 15, is April 1.

March 4, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine Debuts App

AUSTIN — The captivating stories that fill Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine are going digital, providing users with an immersive experience through a new interactive app.

Wichita Falls Residents Rally to Cry “Our Lake, Our Life”

ATHENS—Some reservoirs age gracefully, remaining beautiful well into old age. For others, the descent into the golden years is not pretty. Lake Wichita is one of the latter.