Regulation Helping to Keep Redfish Bay Seagrass Healthy after 10 Years

Regulation Helping to Keep Redfish Bay Seagrass Healthy after 10 Years

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) field sampling surveys show a significant reduction in propeller scarring since it became illegal to destroy any of…

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National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – This Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds boaters to stay safe on the water. Just in time for one…

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Texas Nature Challenge Encourages Kids to Explore the Outdoors

Texas Nature Challenge Encourages Kids to Explore the Outdoors

AUSTIN – Take your family on a journey this spring and summer to some of the coolest outdoor sites in Texas, including 14 state parks…

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Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain and Dry” to Protect Texas Lakes from Invasive Zebra Mussels

Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain and Dry” to Protect Texas Lakes from Invasive Zebra Mussels

Record Funding from Texas Legislature Pairs with Contributions from River Authorities, Cities to Fund Public Awareness and Control AUSTIN — Bolstered by record funding from…

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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. Blocking the Roadway While patrolling a state highway a Crockett…

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Angler Access to Texas Rivers Continues to Improve

Angler Access to Texas Rivers Continues to Improve

AUSTIN – Angler access to Texas rivers continues to improve through a public-private partnership between cooperating landowners and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Through…

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Next Steps Basics at TPWD Turkey Hunting 101 Workshop May 14

Next Steps Basics at TPWD Turkey Hunting 101 Workshop May 14

GRAND PRAIRIE – Discover the allure of spring turkey hunting and learn from the experts at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) what it takes…

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TPWD Taking Public Comment on Proposed Deer Movement Rules

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Proposed Deer Movement Rules

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment on proposed rules that would implement the department’s comprehensive chronic wasting disease…

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Community Outdoor Outreach Program Provides Opportunity to Get Outside

Community Outdoor Outreach Program Provides Opportunity to Get Outside

AUSTIN – Texas children will have more opportunities to explore the state’s natural resources, thanks to the nearly $1.5 million in 40 grants awarded this…

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New Survey for Rock Art Begins at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site

New Survey for Rock Art Begins at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site

A new two-year survey for Native American rock art is now underway at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site. The park is a significant…

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