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Lionfish Invitational 2025 🐠🤿


And that's a wrap for the 2025 Lionfish Invitational! 🐠🤿 This year's four expeditions resulted in: ✔️465 total invasive lionfish collected ✔️164 lionfish removed from NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary ✔️301 lionfish removed from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Artificial Reef Program's rigs & Kraken ✔️ 271 invasive damselfish collected ✔️ Staff participation from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), TPWD, National Park Service, and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration These trips bring volunteer divers to TPWD artificial reef sites and the Flower Garden banks to remove invasive lionfish and participate in the collection of scientific data. Scientists conduct surveys while the hunters collect lionfish samples. Lionfish eat many important native fishes, so TPWD encourages removing them from the Gulf and studies them to better inform management. Applications for the 2026 Lionfish Invitational open December 1st! More info about the Lionfish invitational: https://www.lionfishinvitational.com/ #FieldWorkThursday #Texascoast #coastalfisheries #conservation

Fireflies, RC Planes, & West Texas Stewards | Texas Parks & Wildlife Series (Trailer)


Episode 7, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife Series airing November 16-22, 2025 - Program 3407. Fireflies still inhabit Texas and there are ways to create habitat for them in your own backyard. RC plane pilots at Lake Whitney State Park share the joy and freedom they find in taking to the skies. In a region that is sparsely populated, Tim and Lou Edwards are welcoming hosts and excellent stewards of land that is home to a wide variety of West Texas wildlife. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

Join an Explore Bowhunting workshop


Our Explore Bowhunting workshops feature hands-on archery, activities and games to provide a solid foundation for the aspiring bowhunter. We provide the gear! Find a workshop near you and learn how to bring the program to your community at https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/archery/explore| Texas Parks and Wildlife hosts several workshops throughout the year at various Texas State Parks. Workshops are free with park entry.

Off-Road Racers of RUTA 806


The sun hangs high in the sky and dust rises on the horizon. Motorheads from across the nation pull up to one of Potter County’s greatest attractions, their annual RUTA 806 event off the bank of the Canadian River. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VpBHL15W8fw Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 2, Season 42, Program 3402 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #racing #mudding #canam #motorsport #dirt #fourwheeling

McKinney Falls State Park


McKinney Falls offers outdoor recreation opportunities include camping hiking, biking, swimming, birding, and wildlife viewing. The park’s natural features include two waterfalls, an ancient rock shelter and fishing in Onion Creek. For more information go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VpBHL15W8fw Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 2, Season 41, Program 3401 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark #waterfalls #hiking #biking #camping