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@TPWDnews

Official news feed from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. See all of our social media accounts at tpwd.state.tx.us/socialmedia #BetterOutside

Austin, Texas, USA tpwd.texas.gov Joined November 2008

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Texas Parks & Wildlife @TPWDnews 2d

General white-tail deer season opens this Saturday, Nov. 7 🦌

Find everything you need to know 👉 bit.ly/WhitetailTx

Buck at sunrise. Text says Get ready for deer season. Hunting license and hunter education. Check regulations for season dates, bag limits, and carcass disposal. Have your harvest tested for free at a voluntary CWD check station. Report signs of New World screwworm infestation. tpwd.texas.gov/Hunt

Texas Parks & Wildlife @TPWDnews 2d

Ride along on a deer spotlight survey 🔦

This is one of the tools we use to evaluate deer populations around the state.

This information helps us set hunting regulations and guide wildlife management decisions to maintain healthy deer herds 🦌🦌🦌

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Texas Parks & Wildlife @TPWDnews 3d

HUNTERS: Be sure to check your harvest carefully this deer season for signs of New World screwworm.

📽️ Watch how to do a quick exam at youtu.be/qHLTetXyNs4

If you suspect infestation, contact your local wildlife biologist immediately 👉 tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

Buck with arrows pointing to its eyes, nostrils, mouth, and genitals. Title says New World Screwworm. Check your harvest. Inspect for large, open wounds, maggots, foul, rotted flesh odor. Please report immediately to tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

Texas Parks & Wildlife @TPWDnews 6d

Applications now open for the for 70th Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement Cadet Class.

Apply to be a @TexasGameWarden or @TPWDParksPolice by Dec. 31.

DETAILS at tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rele…

Game Warden and State Park Police Officer pose together. Text says applications now open! Texas Game Wardens, Texas State Park Police. Full benefits with 100% employee insurance. Salary while attending Academy: up to $70,475* After a year in the field: up to $90,544* Expanded enforcement program that includes 50-hr work week.
tpwd.texas.gov/Jobs

Texas Parks & Wildlife @TPWDnews Oct 31

There’s something out there...

Nighttime is the right time for spooky vibes.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃 👻 🔪

Video description: Trail camera footage of wildlife at night with glowing eyes.

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