Welcome

Dear Landowner or Agent,

Following the recent detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is providing further resources to landowners aiding in the detection of NWS.   

Please use these links for information:

General Information from TPWD on NWS

Hunter and Landowner Guide for New World Screwworm

Recommendations for Monitoring and Management of Native Wildlife Populations

For the most recent detections of NWS, visit the United States Department of Agriculture Map

Concerns with Wildlife?

Report Suspect Cases Inside a NWS Zone: (956) 755-8548

Report Cases Outside a NWS Zone to your local TPWD Wildlife Biologist: Find a Wildlife Biologist - TPWD

Or call our 24hr phone number at 512-389-4505

Concerns with livestock?

TAHC NWS Page: Texas Animal Health Commission

TAHC NWS Zone Map: NWS Zones Interactive Map

TAHC Inspections Inside a NWS Zone: (737) 292-9983

Report Suspect Cases Inside a NWS Zone: (737) 900-7455

Report Suspect Cases Outside a NWS Zone: (800) 550-8242

For all exotic wildlife with wounds containing larvae call TAHC (737) 292-9983.
For all native wildlife with wounds containing larvae call TPWD (956) 755-8548.

Thank you for your efforts to protect Texas’ wildlife. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Tessa Boucher
Wildlife Biologist - Mills & Hamilton County
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
(830)928-9048
P.O. Box 4
Goldthwaite, Tx 76844

Important MLDP Information

If you are a MLDP participant, please read and complete the TWIMS Data requested. If you are interested or do not know what the MLDP program is please read and learn the values of this program for landowners and hunters.  Click here for further information.

Tessa Boucher is Simms Creek’s regional Wildlife Biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Tessa will be able to answer your questions and give guidance for the MLDP Program.