Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use

Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use

AUSTIN—Texas State Parks will begin reopening for day-use only April 20 as part of a broader effort to begin reopening the state of Texas.  Per…

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Don’t Touch the Wildlife. Seriously.

Don’t Touch the Wildlife. Seriously.

AUSTIN- With more people enjoying the outdoors and working from home this April, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports. This is Hawkward A Hardin County game warden was at the…

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Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public

Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public

AUSTIN—At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7…

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TPWD CO-OP Awards More Than $820,000 in Grants to Texas Communities

TPWD CO-OP Awards More Than $820,000 in Grants to Texas Communities

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Provides Opportunities for Texans to Connect with Nature AUSTIN – Texas families will have an opportunity to experience the outdoors…

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Texas Outdoor Family Program Hosts Virtual Ranger Programs Throughout April Leading up to Family Camp-In May 2

Texas Outdoor Family Program Hosts Virtual Ranger Programs Throughout April Leading up to Family Camp-In May 2

AUSTIN— The Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) program is leading the #TexasOutdoorFamilyCampIn, a month long online initiative encouraging families to learn outdoor skills together. This series,…

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Last Legacy Lunker of 2020 Lured in From O.H. Ivie

Last Legacy Lunker of 2020 Lured in From O.H. Ivie

AUSTIN— O-M-G is right, O.H. Ivie, about an hour east of San Angelo, has produced the fourth and final Toyota ShareLunker “Legacy Class” entry over 13…

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Under the Texas Sky Podcast Starts New Season April 1

Under the Texas Sky Podcast Starts New Season April 1

AUSTIN— We’re not fooling around when we tell you April 1 marks the beginning of the second season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s…

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TPWD Sets Federal Red Snapper Season for 2020

TPWD Sets Federal Red Snapper Season for 2020

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season opens Monday, June 1, 2020 for a projected 63-days in federal waters. Red snapper fishing is open…

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About the April 2020 Cover

About the April 2020 Cover

Texas freshwater anglers know they have entered prime time for catching both white and black crappie in Texas.  These “papermouths” are just finishing up spawning…

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