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Encounters with black bears can quickly turn sour. In 2020, a Del Rio resident shot and killed a bear that roamed into their ...

Texas state parks, including Enchanted Rock, Big Bend Ranch and McKinney Falls, received recreation, rescue and accessibility upgrades over the past year.

The Toyota ShareLunker program will launch their 39th season on New Years Day where anglers can visit world class fisheries ...

Anglers who send TPWD researchers a DNA scale sample from their lunker bass for genetic analysis can also be awarded a Lew’s ...

Texas State Parks will be open on New Year's Day to welcome visitors looking to ring in 2025 surrounded by nature. First Day ...

Kick off the new year by enjoying the Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout fishing this Saturday. The Texas Parks and ...

While Texas only has two national parks, there's also an impressive collection of national historical parks, recreation areas ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging those to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm, an invasive flesh-eating fly recently detected in Mexico. Officials said they ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging hunters and outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to be vigilant for ...