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Texas Game Warden Lt. Col. Graduates from FBI National Academy in Quantico

Lt. Col. Ben Baker, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Deputy Director of Law Enforcement, was one of 253 law enforcement officers who graduated from…

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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Adds About 2,200 Acres Through New Acquisitions

QUITAQUE— The bison that call Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway home are growing their range thanks to recent land acquisitions in Briscoe County. The…

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TPWD Coastal Fisheries to Host Oyster Buyback Application Workshops

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened its application period for the Oyster Boat License Buyback Program. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-13 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Wednesday,…

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Be Wowed by Wildflowers at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — Spring has sprung and the wildflowers across Texas are beginning to bloom! One of the best, and safest spots to view the state’s…

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Texas Game Wardens Share How to Stay Safe While Paddling

AUSTIN – As temperatures begin to rise, activity on Texas lakes, rivers and coastal waters is increasing. Texas Game Wardens are reminding paddlers to prioritize…

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Great Texas Birding Classic, Great Texas Wildlife Trails Celebrate 30th Anniversary

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging all birders and outdoor enthusiasts from across Texas and beyond to join the 30th annual…

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Tyler Nature Center Hosts 2nd Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on April 18

TYLER — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Tyler Nature Center and partners invite the public to learn about nature, and the importance and benefits…

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The Pierce Brothers, Michael Scherer to be Inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for the class of 2026 – the Pierce brothers (Clayton and late…

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2026 Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program Removes 973 Derelict Traps from Texas’ Bays

GULF COAST — During this year’s annual Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program (ACTRP), participants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division,…

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