Public Input Sought on Ocelot Recovery Proposal

Public Input Sought on Ocelot Recovery Proposal

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), is seeking public input on the…

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Red Snapper Landings to be Reported on My Texas Hunt Harvest App, iSnapper Mobile App Discontinued

Red Snapper Landings to be Reported on My Texas Hunt Harvest App, iSnapper Mobile App Discontinued

AUSTIN— Starting this month, anglers can voluntarily report red snapper landings on the My Texas Hunt Harvest (MTHH) app as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) discontinues…

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Kimble County Deer Breeding Facility

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Kimble County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer-breeding facility in Kimble…

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Texas Game Wardens see Rise in Fatalities, Accidents During Labor Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens see Rise in Fatalities, Accidents During Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN— Texas Game Wardens patrolling water bodies across the state noticed an increase in water-related fatalities and boating accidents compared to last year’s Labor Day…

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Join the Celebration at the 29th Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair

Join the Celebration at the 29th Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair

EL PASO— Experience the magic of Hueco Tanks as we celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100th birthday! Pencil in a day or two of excitement, education…

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Teal Season Kicks Off in Texas Sept. 9

Teal Season Kicks Off in Texas Sept. 9

AUSTIN – Opening day of teal hunting season is slated for Saturday, Sept. 9, and despite dry conditions throughout much of the state, Texas hunters…

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New Military Parklands Passports Give Veterans, Service Members New Options to Enter Texas State Parks for Free

New Military Parklands Passports Give Veterans, Service Members New Options to Enter Texas State Parks for Free

AUSTIN— Thanks to a recent bill passed during the last legislative session, active-duty military, honorably discharged veterans and the immediate family members of a service…

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Great Texas Birding Classic Raises Thousands for Habitat Conservation

Great Texas Birding Classic Raises Thousands for Habitat Conservation

AUSTIN— The Great Texas Birding Classic, the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, raised $47,000 for projects benefitting native Texas habitats and species….

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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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