The face of Texas has changed over the past 30 years, as our population continues to shift from rural to urban and becomes increasingly diverse. TPWF strives to engage all Texans in the enjoyment of the outdoors and in a commitment to the future of the wild things and wild places of our state

TPWF is raising funds to bring Palo Pinto Mountains State Park to life and open the first new state park in North Texas in 25 years. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is located on 4,871 acres of scenic, undeveloped land approximately 75 miles west of Fort Worth. With incredible recreational opportunities and ample open space, the new park will be a beloved outdoor destination for many generations to come.

Nurturing the next generation of conservation leaders is the goal of Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals program. With chapters across the state, the program provides opportunities for future conservation leaders from diverse backgrounds to participate in outdoor experiences such as camping, hiking, fishing and hunting; increase knowledge about public land access; interact with conservation professionals; and actively participate in the conservation of our wild things and wild places.

For more than 35 years, Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Toyota ShareLunker Program has partnered with anglers to enhance bass fishing in Texas by encouraging anglers who have caught trophy-sized largemouth bass to share their catch with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The fish are spawned, and lunker offspring are used for brood stock for future fish stocking efforts.

 

Are you ready to join us?

Together, we can ensure the vitality of our lands, waters, and wildlife for the benefit of all Texans.

Engagement News

Specialty Equipment will Enhance Eclipse Experience at Texas State Parks

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2024 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Specialty Equipment will Enhance Eclipse Experience at Texas State Parks It only happens once every 20 years or…

Special Projects Funded at State Parks Across Texas

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2024 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Special Projects Funded at State Parks Across Texas Thanks to park lovers from all over the Lone Star…

Central Texas Family Receives Early Holiday Gift Courtesy of Toyota

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2023 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Central Texas Family Receives Early Holiday Gift Courtesy of Toyota AUSTIN - The Palacios family of Buda is…

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Releases “Texas Wild” Album Vinyl

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2023 Media contact for TPWF: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Media contact for Texas Wild: Jennifer Sinski 830.370.1562 tpwf@giantnoise.com Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Releases Texas…

Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada Covers “Say My Name” for New Compilation Album

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2023 Media contact for TPWF: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Media contact for Texas Wild: Jennifer Sinski 830.370.1562 tpwf@giantnoise.com Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada Covers “Say My…

Shane Smith and The Saints Featuring Hayes Carll Cover Texas Classic “Pancho and Lefty”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2023 Media contact for TPWF: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Media contact for Texas Wild: Jennifer Sinski 830.370.1562 tpwf@giantnoise.com Shane Smith and The Saints Featuring Hayes…

Ryan Bingham Covers Alternative Rock Classic “Possum Kingdom” on Texas Wild

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2023 Media contact for TPWF: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Media contact for Texas Wild: Jennifer Sinski 830.370.1562 tpwf@giantnoise.com Ryan Bingham Covers Alternative Rock Classic “Possum…

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Introduces Texas Wild – An Album as Untamed as Texas

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 Media contact for TPWF: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Media contact for Texas Wild: Jennifer Sinski 830.370.1562 tpwf@giantnoise.com Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Introduces Texas…

“My heart found its home long ago in the beauty, mystery, order and disorder of the flowering earth. I wanted future generations to be able to savor what I had all my life.”

Lady Bird Johnson