New Monarch Butterfly Conservation License Plate Available for Texas Drivers

New Monarch Butterfly Conservation License Plate Available for Texas Drivers

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be launching the long-awaited Monarch Butterfly conservation license plate on June 21 that will raise…

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Lake Brownwood, Medina Lake, and Inks Lake Now Fully “Infested” with Zebra Mussels

Lake Brownwood, Medina Lake, and Inks Lake Now Fully “Infested” with Zebra Mussels

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake, and Medina Lake in the Colorado and San Antonio River…

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New Program Expands Fishing Access across Texas, Supports Freshwater Fish Habitat Projects

New Program Expands Fishing Access across Texas, Supports Freshwater Fish Habitat Projects

AUSTIN – The new Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) will award grants to develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well as…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. He’s a Rescue Texas Game Wardens and U.S. Fish…

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Balmorhea State Park Pool Reopens June 26

Balmorhea State Park Pool Reopens June 26

TOYAHVALE— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is excited to announce that the spring-fed swimming pool and day use area at Balmorhea State Park will reopen to…

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State Park Police Celebrate 50 Years Protecting Texas’ Wild Places

State Park Police Celebrate 50 Years Protecting Texas’ Wild Places

AUSTIN— Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas…

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Bass Fishing’s Premier Event Returns to Lake Ray Roberts

Bass Fishing’s Premier Event Returns to Lake Ray Roberts

FORT WORTH – The eyes of the fishing world will be on Lake Ray Roberts June 11-13 for the 51st Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster…

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Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Busy Memorial Day Weekend Safety Efforts Statewide

Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Busy Memorial Day Weekend Safety Efforts Statewide

Boating Incidents Surpassed 2020 Numbers, Including Increases in New Boaters, Severe Weather, Flooding, Lack of Life Vests, Alcohol, Lack of Observing Safety Protocols Challenges AUSTIN…

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New Texas State Park Reservation Features Bring Opportunities for Summer Adventure

New Texas State Park Reservation Features Bring Opportunities for Summer Adventure

AUSTIN— Find adventure with friends and family this summer at a Texas State Park. Two new features, now available on the Texas State Park Online…

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Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 5

Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 5

AUSTIN – Anglers across the State of Texas are gearing up for Free Fishing Day on June 5. The first Saturday in June each year…

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