Upper Coast WMA Public Hunting Access Informational Meeting Aug. 23

Upper Coast WMA Public Hunting Access Informational Meeting Aug. 23

PORT ARTHUR — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites the local community to attend an informational meeting on public hunting access during upcoming…

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TPWD Graduates 46 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

TPWD Graduates 46 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— After seven months of rigorous training, the 60th Texas game warden cadet class graduated today at the Texas State Capitol. The cadet class includes…

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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. July 4th Weekend Keeps Wardens Busy Texas Game Wardens had…

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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. Arrest Now, Ticket Later A Travis County game warden was…

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Great Texas Birding Classic Reaches New Heights in Participation

Great Texas Birding Classic Reaches New Heights in Participation

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Great Texas Birding Classic celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with a record 750 participants enjoying a range…

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Additional CWD Cases Discovered at a Quarantined Captive White-tailed Deer Breeding Facility

Additional CWD Cases Discovered at a Quarantined Captive White-tailed Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN – Thirteen new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) were confirmed at a Medina County captive white-tailed deer breeding facility on June 29. Texas…

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Three more Texas lakes affected by Zebra Mussels

Three more Texas lakes affected by Zebra Mussels

ATHENS— Three more Texas lakes are being added to the list of lakes affected by zebra mussels. Lake Livingston, Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth…

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Surge in Water Fatalities a Stark Reminder to Practice Safe Boating

Surge in Water Fatalities a Stark Reminder to Practice Safe Boating

40 Percent of Fatalities in Texas Involve Paddle Craft AUSTIN – An alarming spike of boating-related fatalities on Texas waterways, including many involving paddle craft…

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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. Stuck in the Mud Val Verde County game wardens patrolling…

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TPWD Kicks Off Fourth Year of Youth Arts Contest

TPWD Kicks Off Fourth Year of Youth Arts Contest

AUSTIN—Texas State Parks and the “Get to Know” organization are partnering for the fourth annual Youth Arts Contest. The contest runs through Nov. 1 and…

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