June 29, 2018

Invasive Zebra Mussels found in Grapevine Lake

AUSTIN – Invasive zebra mussels have been discovered in Grapevine Lake, a popular outdoor recreation destination located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

June 22, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, June 22, 2018

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

June 21, 2018

Top 5 Heat Hacks to Stay Safe at Texas State Parks This Summer

AUSTIN— With temperatures soaring into the triple-digits, it’s important to make sure you have the essentials before hitting the trails at a Texas State Park.

June 20, 2018

Indian Lodge Open for Reservations After Extensive Renovations

FT. DAVIS— Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park is reopening its doors after months of extensive renovations to more than 35 guest rooms.

June 15, 2018

Franklin Mountains State Park Breaks Ground on New Visitor Center

EL PASO—Today, Franklin Mountains State Park is breaking ground on the new park visitor center, kicking off the start of construction for the first facility to be built inside the state park since its establishment in 1979.

TPWD Launches Online Survey to Explore Opinions on Alligator Gar

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking anglers and non-anglers to participate in a brief online survey to share their experiences and opinions about alligator gar, Texas’ largest freshwater fish. The results from this survey will help TPWD make informed management decisions regarding this species in the near future.

June 11, 2018

Toyota ShareLunker Program Seeking Big Bass Entries Through Dec. 31

AUSTIN – Beginning in 2018, the Toyota ShareLunker program launched a new year-round participation season that encourages Texas anglers to share information about their big bass catches with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in exchange for prizes and recognition. So far, anglers have entered nearly 300 largemouth bass ranging from 8 to 15.48 pounds from 64 water bodies across the state.

June 4, 2018

Bastrop State Park Pool Reopening Sunday

BASTROP– This Sunday at 1 p.m., Bastrop State Park will reopen its pool to the public following major renovations to repair significant leaks and upgrade mechanical equipment.

May 31, 2018

Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal water opens June 1 for a projected 82-days. Red snapper fishing is open year around in state waters. Bag and size limits will remain unchanged; 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit in federal waters, and 4 fish per person daily with a 15-inch minimum in state waters.

May 28, 2018

Ten Ways to Celebrate Free Fishing Day in Texas

AUSTIN – Texas offers a Free Fishing Day on the first Saturday in June every year to help kick off National Fishing and Boating Week. On this day anglers can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.