Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

TPW Commission Recognize Officers and Boating Educator of the Year

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized two game wardens and a boating educator during today’s meeting for their contributions and efforts supporting…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

TPW Commission Thanks Texas for Approving Prop 5

S. Reed Morian, Chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, issued the following statement regarding the results of yesterday’s election where voters overwhelmingly approved…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 10 in Honor of Veterans Day

AUSTIN— In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 10….

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to Help Prevent Spread of Giant Salvinia

AUSTIN –With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the 14 lucky winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts, which were selected at…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Sunset Advisory Commission Invites Public Input on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

AUSTIN – The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and welcomes public comments on…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Newest Texas Paddling Trail Launches on Sabine River

AUSTIN – The Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail near Carthage opens this week, offering paddlers the opportunity to enjoy tree-lined river views and plenty of wildlife…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Iconic Whooping Cranes Making Way to Texas Coast

First Sightings Reported in Seadrift in early October AUSTIN – With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast, the Texas…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Texas Deer Hunters Welcome Cooler Weather for Opening Weekend

New mandatory harvest reporting required for antlerless deer harvest AUSTIN – Deer hunters hoping for a change in the weather may be in luck for…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1 with Multiple Closings

TEXAS- The Texas commercial and recreational oyster season opens Nov. 1, 2019 and closes April 30, 2020. However, six areas will remain closed despite the…

Read Article →