Oak Savannah and Prairies Wildlife - Texas Parks and Wildlife

06/23/2026

Exciting expansion of the Justin Hurst WMA!

More room for wildlife! 🦌 🦆 🐠

A 2,500-acre expansion of the Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area in Brazoria County now connects 17,500 acres of habitat on the Texas coast including ecologically significant coastal prairies, wetlands, and marshes.

The expansion was made possible thanks to an acquisition from the Ward family--who stewarded the property for generations--through a partnership between the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Funding for the purchase was provided by a RESTORE Act grant, established following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Long-term plans for the property include increased public access along with special permit hunts and scheduled tours.

DETAILS in the comments 👇

06/20/2026

New World Screwworm is a devastating pest that can kill infested animals.

It's been detected in Texas. Help stop its spread!

PLEASE REPORT:
- Open sores or wounds with live maggots
- Animals shaking heads or acting irritated
- Foul, rotted flesh odor

🔗 Get details on now to report at tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

06/15/2026

From food to pollination, insects make up an important part of the ecosystem!

06/10/2026

Wildlife surveys are an important part of the regulatory process and drive decisions for setting county regulations and bag limits. Dove surveys are one of the first to kick off data collection for the upcoming hunting season and will be wrapping up next week.

06/09/2026

06/07/2026

Forbs play a critical role in the lives of many wildlife species.

06/05/2026

🚨 New World Screwworm Detected in Texas

The first confirmed U.S. case of New World Screwworm has been found in a calf in Zavala County, about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working closely with the Texas Animal Health Commission, USDA, and partners statewide to respond.

Early detection is critical.
If you see a live animal with maggots or a foul, rotting-flesh odor, report it immediately.

• More details on this case and what to watch for: screwworm.gov
• How to report possible cases in Texas: tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

06/04/2026

First confirmed U.S. case of New World Screwworm found today in a calf in Zavala County, about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio.

We are working with the Texas Animal Health Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture and partners statewide to respond.

Early detection is critical and it is important to report suspected infestation in live animals

Get details on this case, how to report potential infestations, and what to watch for at screwworm.gov

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Hoy se confirmó el primer caso en los Estados Unidos del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo, hallado en un becerro en el condado de Zavala, a unas 100 millas al suroeste de San Antonio.

Estamos trabajando en colaboración con la Comisión de Salud Animal de Texas, el USDA y socios en todo el estado para dar respuesta a la situación.

La detección temprana es fundamental, y es importante reportar cualquier sospecha de infestación en animales vivos.

Obtenga detalles sobre este caso, cómo reportar posibles infestaciones y qué señales buscar en screwworm.gov

06/02/2026

Join us for a Wildlife Diseases Workshop on Friday, June 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Weimar Civic Center. Hear from professionals as they discuss New World screwworm, avian influenza, chronic wasting disease, and other wildlife health concerns making recent headlines. The event offers 1 CEU for private pesticide applicators, and includes snacks and refreshments. Contact Biologist Katie Edwards, 979-732-3458, for additional information.

05/31/2026

You typically hear people talk about fallow disking in the fall, but this site shows a good comparison of the results from a cool-season disking.