Texas Fish & Game

The National News of Texas

October 13, 2022

Feds Reviewing Pine Snake Habitat

Based on the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitat for the Louisiana pinesnake, an egg-laying, non-venomous constrictor of western and central Louisiana and eastern Texas that is […]
October 12, 2022

TPWD Warns Against “Bird Flu”

Recently, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dallas County. As expected by disease experts, HPAI is again circulating amongst wild birds […]
October 11, 2022

Study Finds Mule Deer Need Migration Corridors

When migrating mule deer encounter energy development, they stall just long enough to let their spring forage go stale, according to a collaborative study published today led by the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Wyoming. […]
October 11, 2022

Wild Sheep Foundation Partners With Navajo Nation

The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) welcomed the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife as a new Affiliate. “Our Chapters and Affiliates represent a driving force for wild sheep conservation efforts on the ground,” said Gray […]
October 6, 2022

NWTF Expands Forest Conservation With USDA

Building on 20 years of partnerships and collaborative conservation, the NWTF and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are bolstering their joint agreement for the National Forestry Initiative (NFI). The new five-year agreement will provide $7 […]
September 29, 2022

An Up Close Look At Wildfires In 2022

To date, the U.S. has seen more than 50,000 wildfires resulting in nearly seven million acres burned in 2022. Organizing resources and crews to fight wildfires is an enormous undertaking. Today, more than 15,000 wildland firefighters […]
September 28, 2022

Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever Gets Texas Coordinator

Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever are pleased to announce Thomas Janke as the new Texas state coordinator. In his new role, Janke will be responsible for the management of programs and field staff in Texas under […]
September 27, 2022

DU Helps Narrow Scope of CA Firearms Marketing Bill

A new law in California that prohibits the advertising of firearms to minors had unintended consequences on the sporting community. But, thanks to productive conversations between Ducks Unlimited staff and the Governor’s office, much-needed clarity has […]
August 24, 2022

Looking For East Texas And Eastern Elk

Elk are one of the most regal animals on the planet. They are are the second largest deer next to moose and have a fascinating history. Did you know elk are native to Texas and also […]
July 24, 2022

Fishing Industry Stands For Conservation, Charity

The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) is an annual industry-only event that sees fishing industry leaders from around the world gather in Orlando, Fl. The mission is promoting fishing industry commerce and innovation, a […]