Big Time Texas Hunts Offers 27th Year of Unique Hunting Opportunities

Big Time Texas Hunts Offers 27th Year of Unique Hunting Opportunities

AUSTIN – This season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts program is awarding 10 lucky winners with premium guided hunt packages,…

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Game Warden Off-Highway Vehicle Patrols Result in Arrests, Seizures

Game Warden Off-Highway Vehicle Patrols Result in Arrests, Seizures

AMARILLO – Between July 29 and 30, Texas Game Wardens coordinated patrol efforts to detect off-highway vehicle violations and recover stolen vehicles near the Canadian…

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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Closing to the Public Starting Aug. 28 for Renovations

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Closing to the Public Starting Aug. 28 for Renovations

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens will be closed to the public starting Aug. 28 for major renovations and updates. The…

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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. Images of individual field notes are available upon request from…

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Emergency Rules Adopted for Movement of Breeder Deer

Emergency Rules Adopted for Movement of Breeder Deer

AUSTIN — In response to continued positive detections of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer breeding facilities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has adopted…

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Solicitation Process Coming Soon for Ecosystem Services Projects

Solicitation Process Coming Soon for Ecosystem Services Projects

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will soon begin seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration infrastructure or other projects…

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About The August 2023 Cover

About The August 2023 Cover

Distinguished artist Jocelyn Beatty’s paintings have been displayed across the county at some of the most prestigious shows held.  This conservationist travels both the North…

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Late Summer Jetty Bonanza

Late Summer Jetty Bonanza

Every jetty system, north to south in the Lone Star State, will have a variety of species surrounding them during August. Story and photography by…

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Protein, Minerals and Deer Development

Protein, Minerals and Deer Development

Growing antlers are composed of 80 percent protein, but minerals combined with other management practices remain vital contributors to their development. Story and photography by…

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Comeback Player of the Year

Comeback Player of the Year

Lakes with a significant drop in its water level, then inundation of acres of cover results in increased fish recruitment. Story and photography by Brian…

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