Largemouth Bass Conservation License Plate Enhances Fishing Across the State

Largemouth Bass Conservation License Plate Enhances Fishing Across the State

AUSTIN – Since 2002, thousands of anglers have contributed more than $675,420 to improve fishing in Texas by purchasing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s largemouth…

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Kurth Reservoir Produces First Toyota ShareLunker Bass

Kurth Reservoir Produces First Toyota ShareLunker Bass

AUSTIN – For the first time in the 32 year history of the program, Kurth Reservoir in Lufkin has produced a Toyota ShareLunker entry. Angler…

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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. Rendering Aid In remote areas of Texas, game wardens are…

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Parks and Wildlife Commission Expands CWD Containment Zone in Panhandle

Parks and Wildlife Commission Expands CWD Containment Zone in Panhandle

Action Taken in Response to Disease Discovery in Roadkill Whitetail Deer AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved expansion of the state’s…

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $8.7 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $8.7 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved just over $8 million in competitive local park grants to help fund projects that will create and…

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Texas Game Warden Recognized as National Wild Turkey Federation Wildlife Officer of the Year

Texas Game Warden Recognized as National Wild Turkey Federation Wildlife Officer of the Year

AUSTIN— At Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith recognized Texas Game Warden Carlos Maldonado as…

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TPWD, Partners Launch Arundo Awareness Campaign

TPWD, Partners Launch Arundo Awareness Campaign

New Awareness, Prevention Campaign Aimed at Road Maintenance Crews AUSTIN – Arundo donax, an invasive, non-native plant, is devastating Texas waterways. It causes erosion, increases…

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Target Range Development Grants Available through TPWD

Target Range Development Grants Available through TPWD

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is currently accepting applications for target range development grants through April 28, 2018. The funds are…

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13th Annual Texas-National Archery Championship To Draw Record Number of Competitors to Belton March 21 & 22

13th Annual Texas-National Archery Championship To Draw Record Number of Competitors to Belton March 21 & 22

AUSTIN –– From 96 schools across Texas, 2,253 students in grades 4-12 will gather March 21 & 22 at the Bell County Expo Center for…

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TPWD Reminds Texans to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ as Boating Season Heats Up

TPWD Reminds Texans to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ as Boating Season Heats Up

Boaters Critical in Fight to Protect Texas Lakes from Destructive Invasive Species AUSTIN – As sunny days and warm weather kick off spring boating season,…

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