Decision Postponed on Chronic Wasting Disease Management Regulations

Decision Postponed on Chronic Wasting Disease Management Regulations

AUSTIN – On Thursday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission postponed their decision regarding proposed changes to state regulations for managing chronic wasting disease (CWD),…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $3.54 million in Grants to 22 Recreational Trail Projects

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $3.54 million in Grants to 22 Recreational Trail Projects

AUSTIN – On Thursday, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $3.54 million in federal grants for 22 recreational trail projects across the state. The…

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Garner State Park 75th Anniversary Celebration Event

Garner State Park 75th Anniversary Celebration Event

CONCAN— Celebrate Garner State Park’s 75th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the park’s historic pavilion at. “This special day…

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Regulation Helping to Keep Redfish Bay Seagrass Healthy after 10 Years

Regulation Helping to Keep Redfish Bay Seagrass Healthy after 10 Years

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) field sampling surveys show a significant reduction in propeller scarring since it became illegal to destroy any of…

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National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – This Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds boaters to stay safe on the water. Just in time for one…

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Texas Nature Challenge Encourages Kids to Explore the Outdoors

Texas Nature Challenge Encourages Kids to Explore the Outdoors

AUSTIN – Take your family on a journey this spring and summer to some of the coolest outdoor sites in Texas, including 14 state parks…

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Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain and Dry” to Protect Texas Lakes from Invasive Zebra Mussels

Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain and Dry” to Protect Texas Lakes from Invasive Zebra Mussels

Record Funding from Texas Legislature Pairs with Contributions from River Authorities, Cities to Fund Public Awareness and Control AUSTIN — Bolstered by record funding from…

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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. Blocking the Roadway While patrolling a state highway a Crockett…

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DSC Submits Official Comment to USFWS on African Elephant Uplisting

DSC Submits Official Comment to USFWS on African Elephant Uplisting

DSC submitted its official comment yesterday in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s call for comments regarding the future of the African elephant….

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Game Warden Tweet-Along set for National Safe Boating Week

Game Warden Tweet-Along set for National Safe Boating Week

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens will conduct their fifth virtual patrol ride-along via Twitter on May 21, the opening day of National Safe Boating Week….

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