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New Braunfels Tex. — Texas wildlife investigators say a man illegally killed at least 13 white-tailed bucks across three counties over an 11-month span, often shooting the deer from a vehicle before removing the heads and leaving the carcasses behind. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 55-year-old Darrell Maguire of New Braunfels faces 74 charges. He … [Read more...] about Texas deer hunter faces 74 charges in poaching case

June 10, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN — The 2026 recipient of the James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year award is Todd Pilcik, a district wildlife biologist in southeast Texas. The award was established in 2021 to honor a Texas Parks and Wildlife … [Read more...] about 06-10 | Todd Pilcik Named James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year

June 5, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL This page will be updated as information becomes available. For additional resources, visit TPWD.Texas.gov/screwworm . Media assets can be found on the TPWD New World Screwworm Media Kit page. June 5, 2026: NWS confirmation in Zavala County, 30 … [Read more...] about 06-05 | Situational Update: New World Screwworm

June 4, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN — El 3 de junio, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) recibió la confirmación de la detección del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS) en el condado de Zavala. Una muestra recogida de un becerro de tres semanas con una … [Read more...] about 06-04 | Se confirma la presencia del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo en un becerro del condado de Zavala