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Holsters and Gear for Pre-Hunt Preparation

Story by Shane Jahn The summer months are the perfect time to get ready for the coming fall hunting seasons. As the temperatures ramp up…

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You Don’t Just Wake Up Ready For Hunting Season

Story by Tom Claycomb III It always surprises me how many people wait until the day before hunting season to get ready. We had a…

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Boggy Slough Conservation Area Receives 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award

AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award…

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Centennial Time Capsule Moves to Blanco State Park

AUSTIN— The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, hit the road once again and headed to Blanco State Park…

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TPWD Highlights Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”

AUSTIN – With Memorial Day and the launch of summer on the horizon, Texans across the state will spend time on the water for fun…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Launches “Better Outside” Podcast

AUSTIN— Plug in some headphones or turn up your car radio because the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching a new podcast —…

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Purtis Creek State Park Seeks Volunteers for ADA Access Improvement Project

EUSTACE – Purtis Creek State Park has partnered with the Get Outside Alliance (GOA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving state parks, to host a…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season

ATHENS – The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent collection season for the fifth consecutive year. Anglers provided 14 Legacy Class ShareLunkers…

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Texas Accepts First Dedication of Water Rights for Environmental Protection in 20 Years

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces it has helped secure a 10-year commitment of 200 acre-feet per year of surface water to help…

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Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN — The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters….

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