Winners Press Release-Texas Outdoor Writer's Association Excellence In Craft Competition

Winners Press Release-Texas Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence In Craft Competition

Texas Outdoors Journal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2023 Contact: Bill L. Olson (713) 957-3997 ONGOING COMMITMENT   On May 11, 2024, at the 66th…

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First Ever Spring Fling Event at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

First Ever Spring Fling Event at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

MATHIS – Have fun in the wild and wonderful South Texas thorn scrub from 1-4 p.m. May 11 at Lake Corpus Christi State Park’s first…

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Official Media Advisory: Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area Closed Due to Severe Flooding

Official Media Advisory: Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area Closed Due to Severe Flooding

Nacogdoches — Due to severe flooding, the U.S. Forest Service has temporarily closed  Sam Houston National Forest, which also affects the Texas Parks and Wildlife…

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Public Comment Sought on Proposed Regulation Changes to Disease Detection, Response Rules in Deer Breeding Facilities

Public Comment Sought on Proposed Regulation Changes to Disease Detection, Response Rules in Deer Breeding Facilities

Austin — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on amendments to disease detection and responses within deer…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Wraps Up Another Outstanding Collection Season

Toyota ShareLunker Program Wraps Up Another Outstanding Collection Season

ATHENS – The 2024 Toyota ShareLunker program was full speed ahead and produced an exceptional collection season for the fourth consecutive year. Anglers contributed 19…

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Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15

Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15

AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, May 15, until…

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Displaced Wildlife May be Found in Unlikely Places as Flooding Recedes

Displaced Wildlife May be Found in Unlikely Places as Flooding Recedes

Caution Urged When Removing Debris AUSTIN — As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife…

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Bois d’Arc, Texas’ Newest Lake, Opens for Great Fishing Following Intense Stocking and Habitat Installation Efforts

Bois d’Arc, Texas’ Newest Lake, Opens for Great Fishing Following Intense Stocking and Habitat Installation Efforts

BONHAM — When Bois d’Arc Lake in Fannin County officially opened for use in April, Texas got its first major reservoir in more than 30…

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Public Comment Sought for Proposed Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations

Public Comment Sought for Proposed Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposed deer carcass disposal regulations and movement restrictions. Carcass…

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Official Media Statement: Flood Impacts to TPWD

Official Media Statement: Flood Impacts to TPWD

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has seen impacts to multiple sites due to the recent, extended rain and flooding experienced by parts of the…

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