Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

It's that time of year again—Texas is looking for its next batch of game wardens and park police officers. Ready to protect our great outdoors?

Texas teal hunting season starts September 20 and will be just nine days this year, following a notable drop in blue-winged teal numbers, impacting hunters and wetlands alike.

A new class of Texas Game Wardens just graduated, ready to protect our natural resources and keep our parks safe. What does this mean for outdoor lovers in the area?

The Boggy Slough Conservation Area along the Neches River received the prestigious 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award for its exceptional land stewardship.  

TPWD is seeking public input on expansion of digital license and tag options for recreational hunting and fishing

Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events, and more.

Texas game wardens have a power where other law enforcements officers do not.

There is a certain type of crayfish that some will keep as a pet that if just dumped in the wild will multiply rapidly and it doesn't need a mate to do it.

Applications are still being accepted for the upcoming Texas Game Warden Cadet Class

With the recent issuance of Governor Abbott's Executive Order, state parks across the Lone Star State are slowly expanding capacity