Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Biologists advise cleaning feeders to prevent the spread of diseases among...
AUSTIN – With spring around the corner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are asking residents with bird feeders to routinely...
TPWD asks public to report rabbit mortality events
AUSTIN — In April, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received test results confirming that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) was found...
Great Texas Birding Classic moves to fall for first time ever
AUSTIN— Drop that remote and grab those binoculars, the 24th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) is kicking off fall with its annual bird...
Fatal rabbit disease in Far West Texas
AUSTIN, TX – Since May 13, 2020, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received only one...
Increased black bear activity observed in Trans-Pecos region
AUSTIN— Once considered to be extinct in Texas, black bears have steadily recolonized the Big Bend region and other areas of west...
Texas State Parks to allow limited overnight camping starting May 18
AUSTIN— As part of a broader effort to reopen Texas, Texas State Parks will resume limited overnight camping beginning May 18. This...
Texas State Parks reopen for day-use
AUSTIN—Texas State Parks will begin reopening for day-use only April 20 as part of a broader effort to begin reopening the state...
Don’t Touch the Wildlife. Seriously.
AUSTIN- With more people enjoying the outdoors and working from home this April, you may start to notice more wildlife in your...
Balmorhea State Park closure extended to Summer 2020
TOYAHVALE— After careful consultation with onsite contractors, Balmorhea State Park’s closure has been extended to Summer 2020. The extended closure will allow contractors to...
TPWD launches new Desert Bighorn Sheep Conservation license plate
AUSTIN - Texans can help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in its wildlife conservation efforts through their purchase of the new Desert Bighorn...