Texas Fish & Game

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November 17, 2020

TPWD Changes Exotic Aquatic Regs

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved changes to regulations regarding exotic aquatics such as harmful or potentially harmful fish, shellfish and aquatic plants along with associated fee rules on Tuesday November 10. The changes not […]
November 12, 2020

TX Gets New Wildlife Director

John Silovsky has been selected as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Wildlife Division Director. Silovsky began his career with TPWD in 2014 and served as the District Leader for the Post Oak Savannah Wildlife […]
November 10, 2020

Couple Busted Collecting Arrowheads

A Bandera County game warden received a call from a landowner who saw a white pickup on the property and hidden in the brush. The landowner said the driver’s side door was open, but no one […]
November 4, 2020

TPWD Commission Meeting Online

Due to ongoing public health concerns across the state, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Commission Meeting and Annual Public Hearing will be streamed virtually on TPWD’s website Nov. 9 and 10. The Annual Public […]
October 1, 2020

Comment On TPWD Building

Comment On TPWD Building An exciting project is in the planning and design phase with public comments now being accepted for a new 8,000 square foot Inland Fisheries District Office building at Lake Corpus Christi State […]
April 20, 2020

Texas State Parks Begin Reopening

Texas State Parks will begin reopening for day use on Monday, April 20. All state parks that can reopen will be open for day use only. Advanced day-use reservations are required. Reservations will be taken starting […]
April 16, 2020

Virtual Ranger Programs Available Through May 2

AUSTIN— The Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) program is leading the #TexasOutdoorFamilyCampIn, a month long online initiative encouraging families to learn outdoor skills together. This series, taking place through April, will culminate in a backyard or indoor […]
April 16, 2020

Illegal Helicopter Hunting, Illegal Artifact Digging & More

These are notes from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department game wardens. This is Hawkward A Hardin County game warden was at the Beaumont District Office when he received a call from the manager of the local […]
April 9, 2020

Should TPWD Continue Or Fade Into The Sunset? Believe It Or Not-You Have Input

The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and welcomes public comments on whether the agency is still needed and ideas to improve its operations and […]
April 7, 2020

Texas State Parks Closed Until Further Notice

AUSTIN—At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and […]