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Texas Outdoors News
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.
- 05-16 | Official Media Statement: Pelican Island Bridge Collision
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05-16 | Make a Splash Safely During Water Safety Month
AUSTIN - As temperatures across the state start to heat up, many Texans will begin taking refuge in the water. May is National Water Safety Month and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow some simple yet effective safety precautions to prevent accidents and save lives.
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05-16 | Three Texas Students Garner National Fish Art Contest Honors
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. - Three Texas students were recently honored with awards in Wildlife Forever's National Fish Art Contest.
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05-16 | MT7 Ranch Receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award
AUSTIN -- Mike and Mary Terry, owners of the MT7 Ranch near Breckenridge, are this year's recipients of the state's highest honor for private land conservation, the Leopold Conservation Award.
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05-10 | First Ever Spring Fling Event at Lake Corpus Christi State Park
MATHIS - Have fun in the wild and wonderful South Texas thorn scrub from 1-4 p.m. May 11 at Lake Corpus Christi State Park's first ever Spring Fling - A Celebration of Native Plants.
- 05-10 | Official Media Advisory: Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area Closed Due to Severe Flooding
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05-10 | Public Comment Sought on Proposed Regulation Changes to Disease Detection, Response Rules in Deer Breeding Facilities
Austin -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on amendments to disease detection and responses within deer breeding facilities.
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05-09 | Toyota ShareLunker Program Wraps Up Another Outstanding Collection Season
ATHENS - The 2024 Toyota ShareLunker program was full speed ahead and produced an exceptional collection season for the fourth consecutive year.
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05-08 | Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15
AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, May 15, until a still-to-be determined date in July. While the statutory opening date for the gulf season is July 15, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD)...
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05-08 | Displaced Wildlife May be Found in Unlikely Places as Flooding Recedes
AUSTIN -- As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people's yards and houses as they seek cover or higher ground.
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05-06 | Public Comment Sought for Proposed Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations
AUSTIN -- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposed deer carcass disposal regulations and movement restrictions.
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05-06 | Bois d'Arc, Texas' Newest Lake, Opens for Great Fishing Following Intense Stocking and Habitat Installation Efforts
BONHAM -- When Bois d'Arc Lake in Fannin County officially opened for use in April, Texas got its first major reservoir in more than 30 years. But early results indicate anglers may have a budding new fishing haven as well, thanks to a partnership formed between Texas Parks and Wildlife...
- 05-02 | Official Media Statement: Flood Impacts to TPWD
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05-01 | TPWD Spearheads Fish Replenishment Efforts at Lake Dunlap
NEW BRAUNFELS - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division Corpus Christi District recently launched an effort to rebuild the fishery at Lake Dunlap. The reservoir was refilled with water in the fall after a dam-failure repair, but years of low water levels had a detrimental effect...
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04-29 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Partner with American Canoe Association for 'Kayaking 101' Instruction to Kick Off National Safe Boating Week
AUSTIN - To launch National Safe Boater Week, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG Auxiliary) are joining the Texas chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA Texas) May 18 to offer low-cost kayaking instruction at Texas State Parks.