The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hiring a seasonal technician in Alpine to help monitor deer and other animals … More
Category: Wildlife
Wildlife diseases keep Trans-Pecos biologists on alert
From respiratory disease in bighorn sheep to the threat of flesh-eating screwworm larvae, wildlife managers are monitoring an array of … More
TPWD biologists honored with Texas Big Game Awards in Alpine
Two Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife biologists have been recognized by the Texas Wildlife Association for their work in … More
Sul Ross Graduate Student Helps Launch California Bird Atlas Survey
A graduate student with the Borderlands Research Institute participated in California’s inaugural Bird Atlas Big Weekend, helping collect data on … More
Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference set for Aug. 5-7 at Sul Ross State University
Wildlife researchers, land managers and conservation advocates will gather at Sul Ross State University in August for the 2026 Trans-Pecos … More
Deputy spots bear in Sanderson day after Fourth of July celebrations
A Terrell County sheriff’s deputy encountered an unexpected visitor while on patrol the morning after Fourth of July celebrations. Terrell … More
Trump touts ‘huge win’ for anglers as NOAA approves state-led red snapper permits
President Donald J. Trump on Friday claimed a “huge win” for fishermen in the Southeast, announcing that federal regulators had … More
Bat survey at Fort Leaton documents four species, 48 bats captured in spring study
A historic structure at Fort Leaton in Big Bend Ranch State Park continues to serve as a critical maternity roost … More
Borderlands Research Institute Professor Maureen Frank named 2026 Educator of the Year
Borderlands Research Institute announced that Dr. Maureen G. Frank has been named the 2026 Educator of the Year by the … More
West Texas Wingwatch set for April 18-19 in Marathon
Bird enthusiasts will gather in Marathon later this month for West Texas Wingwatch, a weekend event highlighting spring migration across … More