Texas Parks and Wildlife Press Release

New Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance, Containment Zones Proposed in Five Counties

August 13, 2022 — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider proposed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and containment zones during its upcoming meeting, Aug. 24-25.

If passed, these zones would enhance efforts to monitor and contain CWD in portions of Bandera, Duval, Jim Wells, Kimble, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina and Uvalde counties ahead of the upcoming hunting season.

TPWD - World’s Largest Birding Tournament Raises Big Money for Texas Birds

July 12, 2022 - Famous for being the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, this year’s Great Texas Birding Classic raised $45,000 for projects to benefit birds and other wildlife. Celebrating its 26th year, the tournament has raised $1.1 million for on-the-ground conservation work to acquire, restore and enhance wildlife habitat.

“Bowhunter By Fall” Aims to Prepare Archers for Fall Hunting Season

June 6, 2022 – Texans desiring to harvest their own meals, improve on or a learn a new skill and take part in outdoor adventures can do just that through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program. “Bowhunter by Fall” is a series of monthly and bi-monthly e-newsletters filled with videos and clips, giving archers the skills to travel from behind the keyboard to behind the bow just in time for the fall hunting season.

TPWD Free Fishing Day Arrives in Texas June 4

June 3, 2022 – Anglers across Texas are marking their calendars and packing their tackle boxes for Free Fishing Day June 4. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.

TPWD Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

May 26, 2022 - During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state.

One million dollars of the amount allocated today came directly from state Sporting Good Sales Tax funds dedicated to the Recreational Trails Program through a rider passed by the 82nd Legislature. The rider increased the total amount of funded projects this year.

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nest Found at Galveston Island State Park for the First Time in a Decade

A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle on the beach - Credit: Kate Sampson, NOAA Fisheries

Bat Conservation International, TPWD Team Up for Facebook Live Event at Bracken Cave

May 9, 2022 — Bat Conservation International (BCI) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are joining forces Monday, May 9th for a Facebook Live event featuring the bats at Bracken Cave. BCI will host the event and TPWD will provide a simulcast. The public can tune in live beginning 8:20 p.m. Central time on the BCI and TPWD Facebook pages.

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Would Save Fish, Wildlife; Add Jobs, Grow Businesses

April 27, 2022 –The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) is currently racing through Congress with unprecedented bipartisan support. RAWA could bring $50 million to the state to help protect wildlife, restore land and give Texans more ways to enjoy the outdoors. Help is needed to get RAWA to the finish line. The public is encouraged to contact their U.S. senators and representatives to vote “yes” for this important legislation.

TPWD Celebrates Texas Master Naturalists during National Volunteer Week

April 23, 2022 – As part of National Volunteer Week, April 17 -23, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) along with its partner, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is proud to celebrate Texas Master Naturalists and their work educating Texans about conserving our state’s natural resources.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Hunting Regulations Changes for 2022-23

March 29, 2022 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2022-23 season at its public meeting held March 24 in Austin. Commissioners adopted the following modifications and clarifications to the 2022-23 Statewide Hunting Proclamation:

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