Texas State Parks to Host National Public Lands Day Events

Texas State Parks to Host National Public Lands Day Events

On Saturday, Sept. 26, volunteers around Texas and the nation will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and help improve these treasured…

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Digital Photography Workshops Coming to Texas State Parks

Digital Photography Workshops Coming to Texas State Parks

With the wide variety of unique flora and fauna available around the state, Texas state parks are a go-to for capturing breathtaking images. This fall,…

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Texas Game Wardens Out in Force for Labor Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens Out in Force for Labor Day Weekend

Texas game wardens will be patrolling the state’s public waters this Labor Day Weekend to make sure all boaters, anglers and swimmers get home safely….

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Falcon Offers Bountiful Bass, Alligator Gar

Falcon Offers Bountiful Bass, Alligator Gar

Booming populations of largemouth bass and alligator gar give anglers two good reasons to fish Falcon Reservoir. Above average rainfall in spring 2014 and 2015…

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Fifth Annual Bison Music Festival Supports Bison Restoration Projects

Fifth Annual Bison Music Festival Supports Bison Restoration Projects

With music, art, food and family fun, the fifth annual Texas State Bison Music Festival invites the public to celebrate the state’s official bison herd…

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Wood County Game Warden Honored

Wood County Game Warden Honored

Kelley Named Texas Officer of the Year by Midwest Association Wood County Game Warden Kurt Kelley was recognized as the Association of Midwest Fish and…

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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. Caught Snagging Two Bowie County game wardens received information about…

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State Parks Recovering After Torrential Memorial Day Floods

State Parks Recovering After Torrential Memorial Day Floods

After flooding left more than 50 Texas state parks drenched over the Memorial Day weekend, communities and park staff statewide have banded together to clean…

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Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2015-16

Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2015-16

Outlook is promising with record duck numbers, improved habitat conditions. In preparation for what is shaping up to be a banner year for duck hunting,…

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$7.6 Million in Local Park Grants Awarded to Texas Communities

$7.6 Million in Local Park Grants Awarded to Texas Communities

On August 20 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $7 million in competitive grant funds for 25 community parks all across the…

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