Operation Game Thief Tip Leads to Six Indictments for Illegal Migratory Songbird Trafficking

Operation Game Thief Tip Leads to Six Indictments for Illegal Migratory Songbird Trafficking

AUSTIN— This week, a federal grand jury returned indictments charging six Cuban nationals from Houston with illegal trafficking of migratory songbirds, violating the Migratory Bird…

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Saltwater Fishing Regulation Changes for 2023-24 License Year

Saltwater Fishing Regulation Changes for 2023-24 License Year

AUSTIN – Starting Sept. 1, changes to saltwater fishing regulations will take effect for the 2023-24 license year. Changes include the required use of specialized…

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Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This…

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Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing to Open

Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing to Open

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept 1. The random drawing authorizes…

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Texas Land Management Agencies Encourage Texans to Prevent Wildfires During Dove Hunting Season

Texas Land Management Agencies Encourage Texans to Prevent Wildfires During Dove Hunting Season

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges Texans to help protect the lands and natural resources we all love during the upcoming dove hunting…

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Texas Game Wardens Recognized During August Commission Meeting

Texas Game Wardens Recognized During August Commission Meeting

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. recognized Game Wardens Robert “Bobby” Kana, Cynthia Guajardo-Echols and Chaplain Scott McIntosh…

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Federal Red Snapper Season Closes Sept. 1

Federal Red Snapper Season Closes Sept. 1

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close the private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters at 11:59 p.m. Sept….

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Governor Names Jeff Hildebrand as Chairman, Appoints William Doggett to TPW Commission

Governor Names Jeff Hildebrand as Chairman, Appoints William Doggett to TPW Commission

AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott named Jeff Hildebrand Chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday and appointed William “Leslie” Doggett as a commission member….

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Policy Limiting Use of Eminent Domain Adopted by TPW Commission

Policy Limiting Use of Eminent Domain Adopted by TPW Commission

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a policy Thursday limiting its use of eminent domain. The policy, adopted during the commission’s August meeting,…

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TPWD Seeks Public Comments on the 2024 Land and Water Plan

TPWD Seeks Public Comments on the 2024 Land and Water Plan

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public review and comments on its draft 2024 Land and Water Resources Conservation and…

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