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Government Canyon | Postcard From Texas


Government Canyon State Natural Area lies on the edge of the Balcones Escarpment. The northern area features deep canyons on the eastern boundary of the Edwards Plateau. The southern section flattens into a broad plain. A forested strip separates these two areas. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/kL1BxEgQpcs Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 18, Season 40, Program 3418 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml More relaxing scenes of nature: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh1cONla-vveTBNRpCEkLHxT&si=AunOOA8qPaHOwlbY #nature #relaxing #outdoors #texas #texasoutdoors #relaxingnature #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

100 Years of Fish Studies! 🥳 #fisheriesscience


Big fish, little fish, sunfish, cichlids and more. At the Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center we research fish biology and behavior to help Texas species thrive and optimize Texas fishing opportunities. Current projects include: - Factors affecting redear sunfish growth - Rio Grande Cichlid age/growth - Collaboration w/ Alligator Gar bowfishing guides - Bass genetics - Impact of flooding on fish species --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In operation since 1925, the Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center recently celebrated its 100th birthday 🎉💯 Here's more about its current research projects: https://tinyurl.com/4ezjw725 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #fishing #fisheriesscience #fisheries #science #education #angler #research #biology #cichlid #alligatorgar #bassfish #fishspecies #youtubeshorts #shorts #shortsfeed #TPWD #kerrville #texas

New World Screwworm Harvest Inspection | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department


New World screwworms (NWS) are parasitic flies (Cochliomyia hominivorax) that lay eggs in open wounds, genitalia or mucous membranes such as the nostrils, eyes or mouths of live warm-blooded animals. These eggs hatch into parasitic larvae (maggots) that only feed on living tissue, unlike other fly larvae that prefer dead or necrotic tissue. NWS larvae burrow or “screw” into living tissue with sharp mouth hooks, giving them a screw-like appearance. Infested wounds quickly become infected and, if left untreated, will kill infested animals. For More Information: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/diseases/screwworm/#guidance-documents Report Sightings If you see LIVE animals with maggots, report immediately. Early detection is key. Do not delay if you suspect an NWS infestation. Reporting is crucial to managing and eradicating an NWS Infestation. Livestock or Exotic Species Texas Animal Health Commission 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., contact a local TAHC region office: Amarillo (806) 641-7000 Beeville (361) 358-3234 Giddings (979) 212-5440 Laredo (956) 568-5741 Stephenville (512) 556-6277 Sulphur Springs (903) 919-3748 5 p.m. - 8 a.m. and on weekends, contact the TAHC headquarters: veterinarian on call (800) 550-8242 TAHC Region Offices - https://www.tahc.texas.gov/agency/contact.html#regions Native Wildlife While all warm-blooded mammals can be infested with NWS, white-tailed deer, jackrabbits, cottontails, small mammals and turkeys are more commonly affected. Report native wildlife sightings to a local TPWD biologist or call (512) 389-4505. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Find a Wildlife Biologist - https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/habitat-management/find-a-wildlife-biologist/ Humans Contact your regional zoonosis control veterinarian. Texas Department of State Health Services NWS and Humans - https://www.dshs.texas.gov/notifiable-conditions/zoonosis-control/zoonosis-control-diseases-and-conditions/new-world-screwworm Zoonosis Control Contact Information - https://www.dshs.texas.gov/disease-surveillance-epidemiology-section/zoonosis-control/contact-information Domestic Pets Contact your local veterinarian.

Deaf Outdoors Day #texasstateparks


Come see join the fun at Brazos Bend State Park for Deaf Outdoors Day this Saturday, September 5 at the Nature Center! We’ll be hosting different activities with the help of 🌟ASL Interpreters for programs such as 🐤Hummingbird Banding, 🐊Apex to Alligator, 🐍Spectacular Snakes, Mystery of the 🦋Missing Monarchs, and much more! Hope to see you there!!🌟 September 5th : 🗓 https://tinyurl.com/ynatkshp Brazos Bend State Park: 📍https://tinyurl.com/bcwat98v Accessibility Information : 📖 https://tinyurl.com/3s2x5ak8 #brazos #brazosbendstatepark #texasstateparks #events #texas #aslinterpreter #aslinteractive

Big Time Texas Hunt 2026


Take a chance and enter to win any of 10 premium hunting packages on some of the best private ranches and TPWD Wildlife Management Areas across Texas! For only $9 online or $10 at your local license retailer, you could win the hunts of a lifetime. New this year, check out the Lone Star Javelina Hunt! Enter here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/public/btth/ . . . Join us on Facebook: / texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: / texasparkswildlife #hunt #hunting #texashunting #deerhunting #muledeerhunting #bighornsheep #turkeyhunting #dovehunting #duckhunting #gatorhunting #hoghunting #outdooradventure #wildlife