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PBS Trailer - Bear Release, Restoring Prairies & Plains Playas


Episode 4, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, April 28 - May 4, 2024 - Program 3204 Repeat. An orphaned black bear cub is released at Devils River State Natural Area. Landowners restore native prairies in Fayette County. Learn how playa lakes provide water and wildlife habitat to the Southern Plains. Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/FWojxFDKKAY https://youtu.be/ZGsghZ1Jiek https://youtu.be/rsouCc7q5y0 https://youtu.be/KflNeXpaEXA https://youtu.be/K_hLe6Zvjh0 https://youtu.be/BtAFy357lwA When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

Thwack! Texas state #archery tournament


A record 4500+ students from around the state competing for $45k in scholarship money. This fast-growing school sport is accessible to students of all abilities. Explore our Archery in Schools program at https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/archery

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Work Session 9:00am, Wednesday March 27, 2024.


This is the Livestream for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Work Session at 9:00am, Wednesday March 27, 2024. The Wednesday March 27, 2024, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. The public may listen to the meeting by calling the toll-free number: Telephone: Call (888) 978-8818 When prompted, use the access code: 8201869#, or by accessing the TPWD website at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/about/remote-participation NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the TPWD website at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/2024/0328/agenda/ NOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS Items may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the agenda. NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION In addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Work Session Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:00 a.m. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 Jeffery D. Hildebrand, Commission Chair David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., Executive Director Approval of the Previous Minutes from the Commission Work Session held January 24, 2024 Land and Water Plan 1. Update on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Progress in Implementing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan – David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. Internal Affairs Update Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan Update Financial 2. Financial Overview – Reggie Pegues 3. Briefing – Strategic Plan Update – Michael Goldsmith 4. Internal Audit Update – Brandy Meeks Natural Resources 5. License, Permit, Boat, and Motor Fees and 2024–2025 Statewide Recreational and Commercial Fishing Proclamation – Oversized Spotted Seatrout Tag – Recommended Adoption of Proposed Changes – Dakus Geeslin (Action Item No. 1) 6. 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird Proclamation – Recommended Adoption of Proposed Changes – Owen Fitzsimmons, Jason Hardin, Blaise Korzekwa (Action Item No. 2) 7. Banning Canned Hunts and Establishing Trap Check Standard Rules for Mountain Lions - Request Permission to Publish Proposed Rules in Texas Register – Richard Heilbrun 8. BRIEFING – Mountain Lion Management Plan, Voluntary Reporting Strategies, and Research Needs – Jonah Evans 9. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Detection and Response Rules – Containment and Surveillance Zones, Check Stations, and Deer Carcass Movement Restrictions and Disposal Requirements – Request Permission to Publish Proposed Changes in Texas Register – Dr. J. Hunter Reed 10. CWD Detection and Response Rules – CWD Testing Requirements at Deer Breeding Facilities – Request Permission to Publish Proposed Changes in Texas Register – Dr. J. Hunter Reed 11. Disease Management – Special Take Authorization Rules – Request Permission to Publish Proposed Rules in Texas Register – Stormy King Land Conservation 12. Partition, Exchange, and Conveyance of Land – Marion County – Approximately 90 Acres at Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area – Stan David (Work Session and Executive Session) (Action Item No. 3) 13. Land Acquisition Strategy – Jack County – Approximately 5 Acres at Fort Richardson State Park, Historic Site and Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway – Jason Estrella (Work Session and Executive Session) (Action Item No. 4) 14. Disposition of Land – Blanco County – Approximately 0.38 Acres at Blanco State Park – Jason Estrella (Work Session and Executive Session) (Action Item No. 5) 15. Grant of Easement – Tom Green County – Approximately 0.05 Acres at the Old San Angelo Fish Hatchery – Jason Estrella (Work Session and Executive Session) (Action Item No. 6) 16. Lease of Land – Anderson County – Approximately 543 Acres at the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area – Request Permission to Begin the Public Notice and Input Process – Jason Estrella (Work Session and Executive Session) 17. Acquisition of Land – Anderson County - Approximately 6900 Acres in the Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project - Request Permission to Begin the Public Notice and Input Process – Stan David (Work Session and Executive Session) Executive Session 18. Litigation Update – James Murphy (Executive Session Only)

A Bigfoot in Texas? 👣 👀


Ever seen a Bigfoot in Texas? Myth or mammal, these legendary creatures spark the imagination and remind us of the magic and mystery of the outdoors. For many folks, a fascination with Bigfoot has blossomed into a greater appreciation of nature. Check it out in our new video. #betteroutside #bigfoot #texas #outdoors

Seminole Canyon State Park


Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site is along the Rio Grande near Del Rio. Rock artists from 7,000 years ago still have their mark with more than 200 pictograph sites. Come and explore the state parks biggest attraction, recreate on almost 10 miles of trails, and enjoy Chihuahuan Desert wildlife. For more information go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/seminole-canyon Full Episode: https://youtu.be/F4kJgvL28Bw Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 25, Season 39, Program 3225 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasstateparks #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas