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News & Media; News Releases; Texas Oyster Harvesting Season Opens Nov. 2 Oct. 23, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030. News Image Share on Facebook Share R ...

The Aerial Wildlife Management (AWM) Permit is a permit issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife to count, photograph, capture, or take wildlife or exotic animals by use of aircraft, including unmanned ...

Location: Approximately 5 miles east of Athens, south of FM 317 in Henderson County This lake is known for largemouth bass in the 3- to 8-pound range but has produced a lake record of 14.19 pounds.

This report will be updated almost every week through November. You can also call the park directly for a recorded report at (830)-966-3413, option 3. So far, we are still mostly seeing green here at ...

The Blanco River attracted Native Americans, the Spanish, and early settlers to its waters. Springs in the park provided water even when the river was dry. In 1721, the Spanish named the river “Blanco ...

You and your guests can enjoy unlimited visits to more than 80 state parks without paying entrance fees. You’ll also get discounts on camping (restrictions may apply), park store purchases and ...

Each day, over 550 Texas game wardens dedicate themselves to protecting the state's natural resources. It's a legacy they've carried on since game wardens first enforced resource conservation laws in ...

Sites #79-159 in Eagle Ford Camping Area and #160-230 in Lakeview Camping Area. Sites #111, 112, 124, and 140 are wheelchair accessible. Some sites are also located in Shady Ridge and Coyote Crossing.

Emergent varieties such as cutgrass and bulrush are abundant along shoreline. The age of the reservoir combined with the high turbidity limits the amount of submerged aquatic vegetation.

Beginning September 1, 2016, the Twin Buttes recreation area is under a Public Hunting Lease with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. To fish, hike, camp, or picnic in this area, persons 17 years and ...

Nestled in the foothills of Texas’ most extensive mountain range, Davis Mountains State Park sits in an unusual landscape. Volcanic activity formed the mountains 25 to 30 million years ago. Evidence ...