Wing Shooters Doubling Up

Wing Shooters Doubling Up

September presents an opportunity for bird hunters to target teal in the morning and doves in the afternoon. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner Hunting…

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Game Wardens Stress Boating Safety During Labor Day Weekend

Game Wardens Stress Boating Safety During Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – With Texas game wardens continuing to assist the recovery efforts in Harvey affected areas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging extra…

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New 2017-2018 Fishing Regulations

New 2017-2018 Fishing Regulations

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a suite of changes for the 2017-2018 saltwater and freshwater fishing season this year. All new…

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CWD Sample Collector Trainings in the Panhandle and Trans-Pecos

CWD Sample Collector Trainings in the Panhandle and Trans-Pecos

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Animal Health Commission and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service have partnered to coordinate chronic wasting disease…

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TPW Commission Adopts New Rules for Statewide Oyster Fishery

TPW Commission Adopts New Rules for Statewide Oyster Fishery

AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted new regulations for the statewide oyster fishery last week that reduce commercial possession limits, establish additional harvest…

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Texas Game Warden Brad Clark Recognized as Midwest Officer of the Year

Texas Game Warden Brad Clark Recognized as Midwest Officer of the Year

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recognized Texas game warden Brad Clark as the Midwest Officer of the Year by the Association of Midwest…

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Indian Lodge Closes for Renovation Sept. 5

Indian Lodge Closes for Renovation Sept. 5

FORT DAVIS— The 39 guest rooms at Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park will close for renovation starting Sept. 5 until early 2018. The Black Bear Restaurant and…

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Texas Big Game Awards Announces New Rules for 2017-18 Season

Texas Big Game Awards Announces New Rules for 2017-18 Season

AUSTIN–The Texas Big Game Awards program is announcing rule changes designed to better reflect the objectives of this 27 year partnership between the Texas Parks…

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TPWD Receives Quality Deer Management’s 2017 Agency of the Year Award

TPWD Receives Quality Deer Management’s 2017 Agency of the Year Award

AUSTIN – The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) has named the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as the recipient of its 2017 Agency of the…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Pocketing the Evidence A Sabine County game warden was staking…

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