All posts tagged "Texas Parks and Wildlife Department"
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Black Panthers Seen in the Piney Woods: Fact or Fiction?
The legends of black panthers living in the Piney Woods have long been told, but whether they’re fact...
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Where Did Texas Feral Hogs Come From? Their Surprising Origins
The feral hog isn't native to Texas. In fact, it's not even native to the U.S.! How did...
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Rare Cobra-like Snake Sighting at Brazos Bend State Park
Despite the recent high level of rains that have hit the area, creatures at the Brazos Bend State...
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Dune Surfing and So Much More at Monahans Sandhills State Park
Surfing a dune at Monahans Sandhills State Park is incomparable in terms of fun, and the park holds...
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Catfish Stocking in Texas Urban Lakes for Neighborhood Fishin’ Program
With springtime in full swing, one of the great annual traditions that adults and children alike can experience...
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Llano River Fish Population on the Rebound After 2018 Flooding
Anglers will be happy to hear that during a recent multi-day sampling trip on the Llano River, the...
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Massive 198-Pound Alligator Gar Caught by Anglers on the Brazos River
Two men from Cameron, Texas, caught a 7-foot-7-inch alligator gar in the Brazos River on Sunday, April 7,...
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Catching Avocados in the South Llano River: What’s the Limit?
A social media share by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced that 42K pounds of avocados spilled...
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New Land Added to San Jacinto Battleground to Preserve Texas History
Over 23 acres are being added to the land surrounding the San Jacinto Monument, according to an announcement...
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Bald Eagle Comeback in Texas is Noteworthy: What of its Future?
While acting on a tip in November of 2018, a game warden from central Texas was able to...
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Raging Wildfire Sparks Evacuation of Inks Lake State Park, Hatchery, and Area Residents
Evacuations of nearby homes, the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery, and Inks Lake State Park were necessitated due...
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Texas to Receive $13M in Federal Grants for Fisheries Recovery
Announcing on Wednesday, June 20, that Texas would receive $13 million in grant dollars, Governor Greg Abbott identified...
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The Basics of Dutch Oven Cooking: Delicious Meals in the Great Outdoors
With over 63,000 views in this third of a three-part video series, Texas Parks and Wildlife have hit...
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The Texas Hill Country Treasure Trove That is Colorado Bend State Park
If you ever wondered what wonders the Colorado Bend State Park holds, then look no further than the...
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Texas Ranch Praised for Advancements in Land Stewardship With Great Results
Active members of the Lone Star Stewardship Program, Emry Birdwell and Deborah Clark of the Birdwell and Clark...
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Light Pollution is Threatening the Texas Night Sky, But Not if TPWD Has Anything to Say About It
Featured on the Texas Parks and Wildlife YouTube channel, the video clip entitled “Dark Skies: The Night’s Watch”...
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‘Take Me Fishing Day’ in West Texas Gives Kids the Opportunity to Learn How to Fish
The pond will be full of rainbow trout for this special fishing day.
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Become a Texas State Park Ambassador: Life’s #betteroutside
Applications are being accepted until February 1, 2018, for the chance to become a Texas State Park Ambassador...
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River Otters: These Elusive (and Cute) Creatures Could Be on the Move in Texas
In the past decade, there have been more and more sightings of river otters in Central Texas as...
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Reality Series ‘Lone Star Law’ Returns for Second Season Following Texas Game Wardens
Animal Planet debuted the second season of their original reality series, “Lone Star Law," which features the men...
