Texas Fish & Game

The National News of Texas

December 7, 2021

Mega Mule Deer Poached Off Highway

Two trophy-class mule deer bucks were the latest targets of poachers in Grant County, and OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers would like to hear from anyone who has information on the crimes, which happened on Nov. […]
September 23, 2021

Teen Poaching Issue Rears Ugly Head Again

Strange and disturbing cases of teenage poaching incidents have been ignored by most media outlets over the last five years. Deer massacres, dolphin shootings and numerous cases of eagle killings involving teens should concern the outdoors […]
December 31, 2020

Program Ensures Poachers Will Pay

During the annual meeting of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), the Boone and Crockett Club announced its plans to lead a long-term Poach & Pay campaign against poaching. Through Poach & Pay, the Club will […]
December 23, 2020

Oregon Poaching Cases Concerning

A decapitated black bear joins a growing list of animals from a frenzy of poaching in Lane County, Oregonin recent weeks. The crimes appear to be random and opportunistic, and officials are looking for leads in […]
December 16, 2020

Crossbow Poacher Driveby

Two Trinity County game wardens received a call from the local sheriff’s office about a hunter who had just shot a buck in a yard from a vehicle. The landowner thought a rifle was used and […]
November 25, 2020

DSC Aids In Anti-Poaching Efforts

What happens when there is no hunting in Africa due to travel restrictions? Poaching goes on the rise. With no incoming revenue, safari operators cannot pay for the anti-poaching scouts and patrols that protect wildlife. These […]
April 3, 2020

Coronavirus And Its Shocking Global Impact On Wildlife

COVID-19-the coronavirus has caused historic lockdowns of access to countries, states and communities around the world. And while the human risk should be the first priority, there is huge concern for an impact on wildlife. This […]
January 29, 2020

How You Can Stop Poachers

Fighting Poachers Operation Game Thief is Texas’ wildlife Crime-stoppers program, offering rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction for a wildlife crime. Begun in 1981 as a result of laws […]
October 17, 2019

Game Wardens Encounter Wild Situations

Reports From Game Wardens The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports of game wardens. From Cheer to Fear While on the way to patrol the San Jacinto River, a […]
August 15, 2019

Wardens Find Fawns In the Backseat

Backseat Fawns And Other Strange Cases The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports including a strange report of fawns back in the backset of a car. Making Waves […]