Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas is expanding public land with a new 2,850-acre wildlife management area that will offer hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and conservation opportunities for generations to come.

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

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.

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

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

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.

A fierce mama hawk is dive-bombing folks in Pearland, Texas, and locals are ducking for cover

This Texas lake has been infested by an invasive mussel that spells nothing but disaster for the local aquatic ecosystem.

A massive wild alligator was spotted in this Texas river that sparked concern for the safety of local citizens, but why are we seeing it now of all times?

Athena is back with season 2!

Are you hungry? Texans are urged to cook up and eat these invasive rodents near freshwater banks in the Lone Star State to cut down on their population.