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October 26, 2023

Elk Habitat Gets Big Boost

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $3,754,957 in grant funding to enhance nearly 5,000 acres of habitat for elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, turkey and a host of other wildlife species. “Arizona is […]
October 26, 2023

El Nino To Drive Winter Weather

This year, El Nino is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years, driving the outlook for warmer-than-average temperatures for the northern tier of the continental United States, according to NOAA’s U.S. […]
October 25, 2023

No Black Panthers In Texas? Well It Depends On What You Call Panther

Black panthers do not exist as a species. If you open any field guide to wild cats of the world, there will be no species as a “black panther”. All of the large black cats you […]
October 25, 2023

Bird Flu Found On TX Coast

The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated swans in Nueces County. As expected by disease experts, HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as fall […]
October 25, 2023

New Quail Forever Chapter Comes to Dallas Area

Quail Forever is proud to announce a new chapter inTexas. Spread across America’s historic quail range, new ranks of chapter volunteers will provide a welcomed boost to habitat conservation work, hunter recruitment and advocacy efforts in […]
October 25, 2023

Americans Spent Huge Money On Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies today released the results of the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. The survey, coordinated by the Service, shows that […]
October 24, 2023

Redfish Revival: How Texans Saved the Redfish

Redfish nearly disappeared from our state’s coast, but now, they’re thriving, and Texas is known as the redfish state. Why? 14 anglers in Houston got together to save them and leave an incredible impact on our […]
October 24, 2023

Big Bend State Park To Close For Wildlife Surveys

Campsites and many facilities at the Big Bend Ranch State Park Complex will be closed for the safety of park visitors during wildlife surveys Oct. 25 – 28. During the surveys, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wildlife Biologists […]
October 24, 2023

TPWD Gives Duck Season Forecast

Lingering drought conditions throughout much of Texas could present challenges as waterfowl hunters prepare for the start of the new season. The dry habitat conditions in many parts of the state are not ideal for ducks […]
October 24, 2023

TPWD Seeks Comment On Deer Disposal Regs

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public comment before its November Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting on proposed changes to carcass disposal regulations. TPWD will take public comment on the following proposed changes to […]