March 21, 2018

TPWD, Partners Launch Arundo Awareness Campaign

AUSTIN – Arundo donax, an invasive, non-native plant, is devastating Texas waterways. It causes erosion, increases the risk of fire, worsens flooding and harms native aquatic life.

March 19, 2018

Target Range Development Grants Available through TPWD

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is currently accepting applications for target range development grants through April 28, 2018. The funds are available to qualifying applicants from both private and public sectors.

March 16, 2018

13th Annual Texas-National Archery Championship To Draw Record Number of Competitors to Belton March 21 & 22

AUSTIN –– From 96 schools across Texas, 2,253 students in grades 4-12 will gather March 21 & 22 at the Bell County Expo Center for the 13th annual Texas-National Archery in the Schools Tournament and Scholarship Championship. In addition this year, 465 of the students will also participate in the 2018 Texas-NASP/IBO 3-D Challenge State Tournament.

TPWD Reminds Texans to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ as Boating Season Heats Up

AUSTIN – As sunny days and warm weather kick off spring boating season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) inland fisheries and law enforcement staff are urging boaters to fight back against the aquatic invasive species that threaten Texas lakes.

March 15, 2018

West Texas Lake Produces 13.40 pound ShareLunker Bass

AUSTIN – For the first time in more than 28 years, Twin Buttes Reservoir near San Angelo has produced a Toyota ShareLunker largemouth bass exceeding 13 pounds. Angler Austin Terry of San Angelo caught the 13.40 pound, 25 ¾ inch Legacy Class lunker on a Santone spinnerbait ½ ounce red river special in less than 4 feet of water at the lake March 14.

TPWD Increases King Mackerel Recreational Bag Limit

AUSTIN –The king mackerel recreational bag limit increases from two to three fish per person, per day on Friday, March 16, 2018. In January, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a temporary exception that increases the daily bag limit of king mackerel from two to three fish in state water. This exception is effective until Aug. 31, 2018 at which time a new statewide regulation currently under review may also increase the daily bag limit from two to three fish.

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.

March 12, 2018

Lake Fork Does It Again: Third Toyota ShareLunker of Season

AUSTIN – For the third time in less than two weeks, Lake Fork has delivered what many anglers dream about for a lifetime – a 13-pound-plus Toyota ShareLunker largemouth bass. For angler Alex Finch, who landed the 13.06 pound Legacy Class largemouth bass during a solo fishing trip March 11, the catch checked off a “bucket list” item he’s been aiming at for years.

March 9, 2018

Lake Fork Delivers Two 13lb+ ShareLunker Bass In One Week

AUSTIN –The second Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2018 Toyota ShareLunker season came out of the big bass hot spot Lake Fork March 8. Angler Michael Terrebonne of Cut Off, Louisiana caught the 13.00lb, 25-inch largemouth bass in 6ft of water during an annual family trip to the lake.

Patience Key for Upcoming Spring Turkey Season

AUSTIN – Patience as much as skill will be tested during the opening days of this year’s spring turkey season, as Texas hunters may be forced to wait out the natural pecking order to get a gobbler’s attention.