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Orange County Brothers Guilty of Killing Bottlenose Dolphin in Cow Bayou
Two Bridge City, Texas brothers have pleaded guilty to federal wildlife violations, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales…
19th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Registration is Open!
Beginning and avid birders, school groups, boy and girl scouts, park managers, nature centers, naturalists, companies, organizations, and neighborhood groups are all invited to take part.
The Latest Game Warden Field Notes from Texas
Working in counties across the state, Texas Game Wardens rise to the challenge every day.
Postcard from Texas – Panhandle Turkeys
Sit back and enjoy two minutes of turkey antics with this flock hanging around a ranch field in Donley County, just south of McLean.
2014 Wrap Up – Texas Lone Star Land Steward Awards
Some of the best examples of excellent land stewardship are recognized by the Lone Star Land Steward Awards program.
Two Property Donations Grow Public Lands in Texas
Two land parcels totalling over 14,000 acres were accepted as donations by Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in recent weeks.
BP Spill Restoration Money Flows to Texas Coast
Two different sources of restoration funding are now flowing to Texas, both are good news for natural resources, fish and wildlife and nature-based recreation and tourism on the Texas coast.
Turtle on the Road: What to Do?
Why does the turtle cross the road? And what should you, as a passerby, do about it?
The New Texas Conservation License Plate Winner Is…
It’s a tie! The winning designs for the new license plates are the Hummingbird and the Rattlesnake!
Celebrate the Holidays with Texas State Parks
Holiday festivities abound at Texas State Parks! Park staff “elves” are planning a sleigh full of special activities from hikes and decorated camp sites to historical reenactments.
A&M Study: Texas State Parks Good for Economy
Tourists and visitors to Texas State Parks create an economic boost for nearby towns, generating income and jobs for local communities and growing the state economy, according to a recent study.
Win a Lifetime Texas Hunting License
This special license, an $1800 value gives you the privilege to hunt and fish in Texas without ever having to buy another state license…
Outdoor Annual App Update Available
The recently released official Outdoor Annual – Texas Hunting and Fishing Regulations mobile app has been updated to include season dates and bag limits for the 2014-2015 waterfowl season
Texas Dove Forecast and Hunting Season Details ~ Video
Dove hunting is a tradition for many Texas hunters and their families, and they won’t be disappointed according to wildlife biologists…
Dove and Teal Seasons Set for Texas
The USFWS has approved the 2014-2015 Texas dove season, including a 70-day season and 15-bird daily bag statewide, and a 16-day early teal and Canada goose season.
Hunting Safety is Everyone’s Business
The TPWD has relesed a hunter saftey video after three fatalities were among the 33 hunting accidents reported in the 2013 Texas Hunting Accident Report, all of which were preventable accidents.
East Texas Turkey Restoration Gets a Much Needed Boost
The TPWD has announced that turkey’s have been released into the wild as part of a turkey restoration project and due to turkey populations dwindling.
Dress for Success, Hunting Camo Tips
Get some tips from hunter education instructor Ty Harris in this video before you make any choices for your camo needs.
Drawn Hunts Available, Apply for Hunts in 34 Categories
The TPWD has announced the online Public Hunt Drawing System, where hunters can choose their pick out of more than 80 hunt areas and 30 hunt categories.
Get Your Gun Ready Now for Fall Hunting
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has a few tips for everything from cleaning your shotgun to sighting your rifle and preparing for a hunt.
Get a Walk-In Public Hunting Permit in August
The TPWD has announced the sale of Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permits for $48, with walk-in hunting access to over 1 million acres of land in 200 different areas of the state.
New Online Only System Drawn Hunts Open Now
The TPWD has announced that the Draw Hunts for 2014-2015 are now available and for the first time they’re online only.
Waterfowl Among First Beneficiaries Of Oil Spill Criminal Settlement
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced five projects to restore & enhance habitats for species impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Disaster, including the Gulf Coast Migratory Waterfowl Enhancement Project…
Texas Parks & Wildlife Accepts $50,000 Check from Dallas Safari Club
Dallas Safari Club (DSC) leaders today delivered a $50,000 check to support Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. programs for public hunting, conservation, education, state parks and law enforcement…
Battleship TEXAS Celebrates Christening Centennial
On the opening weekend of the Hollywood blockbuster “Battleship” come be a part of history as we celebrate the centennial of the launching of the nation’s oldest battleship…
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wants to Lease Your Land
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is interested in leasing land for hunting dove, waterfowl, pheasant, quail, feral hog, squirrel and rabbits. The length of the lease and price per acre are negotiable…
Texas to Join Other States Allowing Hunting With Legal Suppressors
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change allowing the use of silencers on firearms for the hunting of game species…
Texas Migratory Bird Report No. 18
Goose hunters enjoyed better decoying action near Dumas, Spearman and Amarillo with the snow and colder conditions…
Texas Weekly Migratory Bird Report No. 17
Texas Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February…
Still Looking for a Place to Hunt?
For hunters who do not have access to privately-owned land, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is providing low cost access to nearly a million acres…
Texas Migratory Bird Report No. 16 12-14-11
Outfitters have said goose numbers are solid, but hunter participation has been down. Best hunts have come over wheat and corn near Etter, Dumas and Spearman…
Texas Deer Association Applauds Efforts of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
The TPWD reported that recent confirmation of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a farmed white-tailed deer in Missouri has caused the department to increase its surveillance efforts in Texas…
Texas Nature Tracker – Fall 2011 Issue
In this new issue, volunteers and TPWD staff track and report on some Texas favorite small critters: frogs and toads, box turtles, tarpon, horned lizards, hummingbirds, mussels and more…
Texas Migratory Bird Report No. 14
The recent cold front pushed more geese to the High Plains. Goose hunters enjoyed better decoying action near Dumas, Spearman, Etter and Amarillo…
Texas Migratory Bird Report No. 13 2011
Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February…
