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Situational Update: New World Screwworm

This page will be updated daily if a new detection is confirmed. For additional resources, visit tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm. Media assets can be found on the TPWD…

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Todd Pilcik Named James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year

AUSTIN — The 2026 recipient of the James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year award is Todd Pilcik, a district wildlife biologist…

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New World Screwworm Confirmed in Zavala County Calf

AUSTIN — On June 3 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County. A sample…

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Free Fishing Day in Texas is Set for June 6

AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day arrives at public waterways throughout the state on Saturday, June 6. Texans and out-of-state visitors…

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Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas June 17, 18 to Discuss Public Use Plan for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Expansion

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a second round of public meetings in Llano and San Antonio to gather feedback…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards Statewide Recreational Trails Grants Totaling $6.17 million

AUSTIN—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.17 million in grants during its May meeting in Austin, funding 21 trail construction and maintenance…

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TPWD Graduates 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated its 68th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police cadet class Friday morning during…

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Definitive Outdoor Leadership

Editor’s Insight by Bill L. Olson On May 2, 2026, at the 68th Annual Texas Outdoor Writers Association Conference held at Charlotte Plummers Seafare Restaurant…

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About the June 2026 Cover

About the June 2026 Cover

This month begins the summer of family times on the water.  Schools are out, vacation time is available and there are fish to be caught…

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Drought!

Drought!

In the Brush Country periodic drought is not uncommon, but with a present drought all South Texas occupants, suffer the consequences. Story and photography by…

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