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AUSTIN - At Thursday's Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, Texas General Land Office Land Commissioner George P. Bush presented the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Award to Game Warden Sgt. Robert Waggett. … [Read more...] about 11-05 | Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Recognizes Texas Game Warden with OSPRA Award

AUSTIN-- The mid-October skies in Smithville were cloaked by a thick smoke after a wildfire ignited near Buescher and Bastrop State Parks. Now that the final embers have been extinguished, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff has completed initial assessments of the wildfire impacts on park land. … [Read more...] about 11-04 | Hidden Pines Fire Impacts Buescher and Bastrop State Parks

AUSTIN - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding waterfowl hunters to Clean, Drain and Dry before and after each trip to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Unknowingly, waders, boats, trailers, even decoys can often harbor these invasive species, spread them to new places and destroy aquatic habitats. … [Read more...] about 11-03 | Duck Hunters Reminded to Follow Clean, Drain and Dry Requirements

AUSTIN - In honor of Veterans Day, Friends of Enchanted Rock and Majesty Tours will provide a free shuttle service to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area on Nov. 8 for active and retired military. … [Read more...] about 11-03 | Enchanted Rock Offers Free Shuttle Nov. 8