Late Spring Shallow Water Fishing

Late Spring Shallow Water Fishing

With lighter winds and rising water temperatures plenty of trout, redfish and other species will be caught shallow around a variety of structure and shoreline…

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Hog Questions & Answers

Hog Questions & Answers

Story by Bill L. Olson Wild hog populations continue to increase in numbers and distribution at an alarming rate.  As these trends continue the advertise…

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HOG HUNTING WITH A HENRY .45-70

HOG HUNTING WITH A HENRY .45-70

Story by Tom Claycomb III Hog hunting has progressed light years in the last 50 years.  Available now are night vision scopes, thermal imaging scopes,…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Images of individual field notes are available upon request.  …

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Managed Lands Deer Program Enrollment is Open for the 2023–24 Hunting Season

Managed Lands Deer Program Enrollment is Open for the 2023–24 Hunting Season

AUSTIN — Enrollment in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP) is now open for the 2023–24 hunting season. Open enrollment…

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Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2023 Winners

Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2023 Winners

ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is pleased to announce the Texas division winners of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest for 2023. The…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Exceptional Collection Season

Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Exceptional Collection Season

ATHENS — The 2023 Toyota ShareLunker program delivered an exciting collection season for the third year in a row. Anglers contributed 18 Legacy Class ShareLunkers…

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Turning ‘Lights Out’ Across Texas Helps Birds Migrate Safely

Turning ‘Lights Out’ Across Texas Helps Birds Migrate Safely

AUSTIN — Spring is the peak time for bird migration through Texas, but the bright lights of cities and towns can confuse birds as they…

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Angler Recognition Program Shines Spotlight on Fishing Excellence

Angler Recognition Program Shines Spotlight on Fishing Excellence

ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) exists to recognize fishing excellence in Texas, and to further that purpose,…

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City Nature Challenge Returns to Texas for the Eighth Year

City Nature Challenge Returns to Texas for the Eighth Year

AUSTIN — The City Nature Challenge is back in full force for the eighth year. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), through the Texas…

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