Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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.  

More and more people are moving from the concrete jungles of other states to the more rural parts Texas. This means those newbies won't understand the ways of wildlife here. Just leave them alone.

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.

As you nail down those summer plans, try adding Balmorhea State Park in West Texas to the list. It is home to the world's largest spring fed pool.

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