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Wildlife News

  • Jun 4, 2025
    Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7
  • Jun 4, 2025
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Adds Three Properties to Public Hunting Offerings
  • Jun 3, 2025
    Governor Abbott Names Foster Chair, Appoints McCall to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission

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Wildlife Research Grant Program

TPWD's Wildlife Research Program partners with universities and non-profit organizations or agencies to investigate important wildlife conservation and/or management questions through grant funded research opportunities.

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Monarch Butterfly Migrations

Early March signals the arrival of monarch butterflies in Texas from their overwintering grounds in Mexico. Learn more about what monarchs need to survive and how you can help.

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Wildlife Internship Opportunities

Gain experience in the field and contribute to the Parks and Wildlife mission. Applications are open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.

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Safety Near Alligators

Most Texans can live near alligators without confrontations. Follow these guidelines to help us coexist safely with these native reptiles.

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Protect Texas Deer

Get the facts about Chronic Wasting Disease, which threatens Texas's wild and captive deer. Learn about your important role in protecting the state's most popular game animal.

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