Wildflowers and Blooming Plants on Full Display at Texas State Parks

Wildflowers and Blooming Plants on Full Display at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Texas State Parks are in full bloom with an impressive wildflower display of bright blues, deep reds and rich yellows. Texas is blessed with…

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Texas Game Wardens Uncover Massive Illegal Seafood Network in Houston

Texas Game Wardens Uncover Massive Illegal Seafood Network in Houston

AUSTIN — A Houston restaurateur and two local restaurant companies stand accused of operating an illegal seafood network that funneled nearly 28,000 pounds of unlawfully-caught…

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Automated Online Managed Lands Deer Program Rollout Coming Soon

Automated Online Managed Lands Deer Program Rollout Coming Soon

New system simplifies harvest recommendations, offers print at home tag issuance AUSTIN – Landowners participating in the highly-popular Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP) will be…

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TPWD Hosts Public Meetings to Announce Changes at Balmorhea State Park

TPWD Hosts Public Meetings to Announce Changes at Balmorhea State Park

BALMORHEA— Balmorhea State Park will be hosting two public meetings to announce changes in operations at one of west Texas’ most popular state parks. Beginning…

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April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN — For the sixth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. will support Texas State Parks throughout the month of April during their…

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TPWD Announces 2016-17 Season CWD Monitoring Results

TPWD Announces 2016-17 Season CWD Monitoring Results

Texas records first cases of disease in free-ranging whitetail, elk AUSTIN – Texas recorded a couple of unwanted firsts for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during…

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Devils River Bass Conservation, Hammerhead Shark/Grouper Limits Adopted

Devils River Bass Conservation, Hammerhead Shark/Grouper Limits Adopted

AUSTIN — Harvest modifications for bass in one of the state’s most pristine rivers and new regulations for hammerhead sharks and grouper were approved by…

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TPWD Biologist Receives 2017 Ken Cook Friend of B.A.S.S. Fisheries Award

TPWD Biologist Receives 2017 Ken Cook Friend of B.A.S.S. Fisheries Award

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department inland fisheries biologist and avid bass angler Todd Driscoll of Jasper received the Ken Cook Friend of B.A.S.S…

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Twelfth Annual Texas-National Archery Championship Draws Record 2,174 Children, 85 Schools to Belton

Twelfth Annual Texas-National Archery Championship Draws Record 2,174 Children, 85 Schools to Belton

AUSTIN – More than 2,100 students from 85 schools across Texas are gathered at the Bell County Expo Center this week for the 12th annual…

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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. Unabridged Violation Game wardens in Limestone and Freestone counties filed…

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