Oct. 30, 2018

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Hold Regional Public Hearings in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Nov. 6-7

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is extending an invitation to the public to attend upcoming regional public hearings in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Nov. 6-7. The Commission is holding these meetings in Mission and Brownsville to receive input from stakeholders and constituents concerning any issues relating to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department policies, goals, programs, and responsibilities.

Aug. 24, 2018

New Rules Prohibit Commercial Harvest of Four Turtle Species in Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission this week voted to prohibit the commercial collection of four species of freshwater turtles in Texas—the common snapping turtle, red-eared slider, smooth softshell and spiny softshell.

April 17, 2018

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Hold Regional Public Hearings in Panhandle May 22-24

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is extending an invitation to the public to attend upcoming regional public hearings in the Panhandle May 22-24. The Commission is holding these meetings in Amarillo and Lubbock to receive input from stakeholders and constituents concerning any issues relating to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department policies, goals, programs, and responsibilities.

TPWD Projects 82-Day Red Snapper Season for Private Recreational Anglers in Federal Waters

AUSTIN- Private recreational anglers fishing in federal waters off the Texas coast will see a projected 82-day season starting June 1 under an agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This is an increase of 40 days from last year’s red snapper season.

April 13, 2018

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Revisit Air Gun/Air Bow Rules at May Public Meeting

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has delayed until its public meeting in Lubbock on May 24 any final rulemaking on the use of air guns and air bows as legal means for taking certain game animals, game birds, alligators and furbearers.  At the meeting the Commission expects to hear further public input and to receive additional data from TPW staff.

March 13, 2018

TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permit Application

AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public input on a proposed plan that, if approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), would allow the state to manage the recreational red snapper season in federal waters during 2018 and 2019. TPWD projects state waters to remain open 365 days a year.

Feb. 28, 2018

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Hunting Regulations

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is now accepting public comment on a suite of proposed changes to this year’s hunting regulations, which include: a unified statewide deer season opener, legalizing air guns and air bows for hunting certain wildlife species, and a reduction of the spring Eastern turkey season.

Feb. 21, 2018

Public Hearings set for Proposed Panhandle Mule Deer Regulation Changes

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has set three public hearings in the Panhandle to seek public comment on two proposed mule deer hunting regulation changes.  The proposals are to open a mule deer season in Lynn County and initiate an experimental antler restriction in Briscoe, Childress, Cottle, Floyd, Motley, and Hall counties.

Feb. 20, 2018

TPWD Releases Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2018-19

AUSTIN – Simplifying largemouth bass regulations at 12 public lakes highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes.

Nov. 2, 2017

Inland Fisheries Staff Considering Simplified Largemouth Bass Regulations Across the State

AUSTIN – After nearly a year of reviewing special largemouth bass regulations in place across the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department inland fisheries management staff are considering changes to simplify regulations at 18 public lakes.