Texas Parks and Wildlife Department News Releases
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department News Releases
Our mission is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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08-13 | Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
AUSTIN - Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it's time for hunters and anglers to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2026-27 season.
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08-13 | Licencias de Caza y Pesca de Texas a la Venta a Partir del 15 de Agosto
AUSTIN - El verano está terminando y el otoño se acerca, lo que significa que es momento para que los cazadores y pescadores renueven sus licencias. Antes de salir a navegar o a pescar, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) les recuerda que adquieran sus nuevas licencias para la temporada 2026-27.
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08-07 | Honey Creek State Natural Area's Trailhead to Open August 8
SPRING BRANCH - Honey Creek State Natural Area, previously open by guided access only, is welcoming visitors at the new trailhead in the southwestern portion of the park starting August 8.
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08-05 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires New Wildlife Management Area in Stephens County
AUSTIN -- On August 3, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) acquired 2,850-acres in Stephens County. This property, which will become the Robbie Davis Wildlife Management Area (WMA), is a culmination of more than a decade of partnership between TPWD and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF).
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08-04 | Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 30th Year of Conservation Fundraising
AUSTIN-- Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of the most unique hunting opportunities available on private ranches and public lands across the state.
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07-31 | Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year
AUSTIN - The biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, the Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), had a record number of teams and overall participants in the 30th iteration of the event, as well as a record amount of Conservation Grants awarded. The GTBC, organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), took place from April 15-May 15, with teams participating on the day of their choice.
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07-26 | Official Media Statement: Fatal Multi-Vessel Collision, Bird Island Basin, Kleberg County
KLEBERG COUNTY - Around 6:15 a.m. July 25, Texas Game Wardens in Nueces and Kleberg counties responded to vessel collision at the Bird Island Basin boat ramp on the Laguna Madre in Kleberg County.
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07-23 | Cedar Hill State Park's Renovated Shady Ridge Camping Loop Reopens
CEDAR HILL - Cedar Hill State Park has reopened the Shady Ridge Camping Loop after being closed since 2022 for repairs and renovations.
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07-21 | Nearly 180 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Noted by Texans During City Nature Challenge
>AUSTIN -- For the fifth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world's largest community science events.
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07-20 | TPWD to Launch 100th Texas Paddling Trail and Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Texas Paddling Trail Program
TEXAS COAST - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to the Texas Paddling Trails program.
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07-19 | Media Advisory: New Texas Game Warden Flooding Visual Assets
AUSTIN - Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state's emergency response efforts.
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07-18 | Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response
AUSTIN - Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state's emergency response efforts.
- 07-17 | Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response
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07-15 | Be Weather Wise, Utilize Park Alerts
Many Texas State Parks are experiencing heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Parkgoers are advised to check the state park map for alerts and to be weather wise for areas they plan to visit.
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07-15 | Learn About Sharks at Sea Center Texas' Annual Shark Celebration Event
LAKE JACKSON - Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries staff and volunteers this Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual Shark Celebration at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson.
