Texas Parks & Wildlife

CATFISH ARE COMING 🎣 Starting this Friday, we’ll stock Neighborhood Fishing lakes around Texas through October (with a brief pause during the August heat). Details 👉 tinyurl.com/CatfishStockin… Español: tinyurl.com/CatfishStockin…

The @TXGLO awards Texas Parks and Wildlife more than $3 million for restoration projects along the #TexasCoast 🌊 👉 More at bit.ly/GLOFunds

Congratulations to these 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Award Winners —> tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele… 👏👏👏 With 95% of Texas land under private ownership, the Lone Star Land Steward Awards recognize private landowners for their contributions to land, water and wildlife stewardship.

NOT an April Fool's, y'all. This 884-pound Blue Fin Tuna set a new state record. Check out 2025's record-setting catches at tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele…

April is #TexasStateParks Month at @WholeEarthProv 🎉🥾 Donate to parks and get perks! Celebrate with these 2 Texas originals all month long. 👉 wholeearthprovision.com/info/texas-sta…

If you're in the San Antonio area today, come to our Career and Volunteer Fair at Government Canyon State Natural Area from 9 - 1. Meet with agency reps to chat about opportunities around Texas! 📍Park Details: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/go… 🔗 Jobs tpwd.texas.gov/Jobs

THIS SATURDAY! Come out to our Career + Volunteer Fair at Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio 9am - 1pm. Then, enjoy this beautiful Hill Country park. 🖱️ Register at tinyurl.com/CareerFairGovt… 👉🏽 Search Job and Volunteer opportunities at tpwd.texas.gov/Jobs

Please join us in congratulating Lt. Col. Ben Baker on his graduation from the 297th FBI National Academy last week. Baker is one of 20 Texas Game Wardens to complete the academy. (1/2)

A fan favorite is expanding! This means more land to explore and more room for the bison to roam. 🦬 We’ll develop a plan with input from the public to determine recreational opportunities for the expansion of Caprock Canyons. DETAILS: shorturl.at/vNBkU 📸 Brady Cowen

PLACE YOUR (non-monetary and legal) BETS Which lake will ShareLunker #700 come from 👀 #BiggerBetterBass

The Bastrop State Park #SpringPineFire is over 50% contained as crews continue fire response. Smoke may remain for a few days. Check latest park updates at tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ba… ⚠️Please respect road closures and first responder safety.

There is a wildfire at Bastrop State Park. The park has evacuated areas impacted by the ongoing #SpringPineFire. We are working with local emergency management to respond to the situation. ⚠️ Please respect road closure barricades and first responder safety.

30th annual Great Texas Birding Classic during the 30th anniversary of the Great Texas Wildlife Trails - what a year! There's still time left to join the fun - enter your team today. tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele…

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for the class of 2026 – the Pierce brothers (Clayton and late brother Jason) of Alba and Michael Scherer of Houston. tinyurl.com/bdzu5pra

Final month of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season is off to a roaring start 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Legacy Class entries submitted by anglers across the state: tinyurl.com/LegacyLunkers #BiggerBetterBass

Experience an underwater cavern so deep that explorers have yet to find a bottom. 👉🏽 March issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine: tinyurl.com/PhantomSprings 📷 Photo by SJ Alice Bennett

We’re piloting this program in these areas of Texas, seeking both MENTORS and MENTEES to participate.

Learn to fish in a fun, friendly setting! 🎣 We’re launching a NEW Adult Mentored Fishing program. Join a small group, learn the basics, and enjoy time on the water. CHECK IT OUT 👉🏽 tpwd.texas.gov/education/angl…

Some internships just hit right. Many of our teammates started as interns. 👉🏽 Find an internship that feels like your future at tpwd.texas.gov/Jobs Our college summer internship applications are open through March 11.

Proposed Hunting Regulations changes for game birds and big game hunting for this Fall Hunting Season! March 26 deadline for public comment; read the details, tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele….