Biologists Say White-Tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season Opener

Biologists Say White-Tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season Opener

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say that 2021-22 is expected to be a white-tailed deer season for the books. Last year,…

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Texas Horned Lizard Hatchling Release Marks Milestone to Save State Reptile

Texas Horned Lizard Hatchling Release Marks Milestone to Save State Reptile

Lizard’s Plight Highlights Need for Landmark Federal Proposal to Aid Wildlife and People FORT WORTH — Once common, the Texas horned lizard is now one…

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TFFC Hosts “The Sunfish Showdown” September 25

TFFC Hosts “The Sunfish Showdown” September 25

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwaters Fisheries Center (TFFC) will be the site of “The Sunfish Showdown” tournament slated for September 25. The event, held in…

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Texas Game Wardens Conclude a Successful Labor Day Weekend on the Water

Texas Game Wardens Conclude a Successful Labor Day Weekend on the Water

AUSTIN— Texas Game Wardens patrolled more than 2,500 hours throughout the busy Labor Day holiday ensuring boaters and anglers enjoyed a relaxing wrap up to…

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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. Trial by Fire A Polk County Game Warden responded…

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Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class

Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is currently accepting applications for their 65th Texas Game Warden Cadet class. As fully commissioned peace…

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Teal Hunters in Texas Can Anticipate Another Good Season

Teal Hunters in Texas Can Anticipate Another Good Season

AUSTIN – The 2021 early teal hunting season arrives this Saturday (Sept. 11) and Texas hunters can once again expect a good season. Habitat conditions…

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Water, Boating Safety Takes Precedence Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Water, Boating Safety Takes Precedence Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN— With Labor Day weekend approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding everyone to be safe this holiday by following basic boating…

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Lake Worth “Fully Infested” with Zebra Mussels

Lake Worth “Fully Infested” with Zebra Mussels

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Worth in Tarrant County on the Trinity River basin as “infested” with invasive…

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About The September 2021 Cover

About The September 2021 Cover

Shadows lengthen to provide needed shade for hunters on the fence line.  Blessed shade from the heat and cover from the flights of dove coming…

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