texas parks and wildlife

Next time you cast a line or set out on a hunt, think of the Game Wardens. They’re here to protect our cherished Texas traditions.

For the true outdoor lovers in Texas, lifetime licenses might just be the way to go — one-time fee, endless adventure.

A 21-year-old hiker was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center after falling 150 feet at Franklin Mountains State Park. The dramatic rescue involved a Black Hawk helicopter hoist after the hiker suffered an open leg fracture.

Catch rainbow trout at Tyler Nature Center’s fishing event; bring gear, bait, and enjoy family fishing.

Texas wildlife just got a little more dramatic thanks to a Lago Vista deer who’s become famous for his full-on “emo era.”

A North Texas squirrel named Chunkosaurus Rex just won Fat Squirrel Week, proving everything’s bigger — and chonkier — in Texas.

Texas roadkill laws explained — can you keep what you hit? Learn about Texas roadkill rules, livestock laws, and driver liability after hitting wildlife.

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens is open again after renovations and safety repairs, inviting Texans to fish and explore once more.

In one afternoon, CBP’s helicopter crews rescued two hikers in distress across Texas and New Mexico’s rugged mountain terrain.

After nearly two years of renovations, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens has reopened with updated aquariums, exhibits, fishing piers—and a new Hall of Fame.