TPWD Releases Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2017-18
AUSTIN — Changes to harvest regulations for bass in the Devil’s River highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes.
TPWD News Releases
Jan. 27, 2017
Jan. 26, 2017
TPWD Proposing Changes to Hammerhead Shark and Grouper Regulations
AUSTIN —The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to hammerhead shark and grouper regulations. The proposed changes would alter the current size and possession limits for hammerhead sharks and grouper to be consistent with federal regulations. This will reduce confusion for anglers fishing in state and federal waters and enhance compliance, administration and enforcement. All public input will be considered prior to any action by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its March 23 public hearing.
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in St. Charles Bay
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-31 in St. Charles Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest on Monday, Jan. 30. 2017.
Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 26, 2017
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD Unveils Hunting Season Regulation Proposals for 2017-18
AUSTIN – Increased dove hunting opportunities across South Texas and expanded landowner-managed pronghorn permitting in the Panhandle highlight this year’s slate of proposed regulation changes for the 2017-18 Texas hunting seasons.
Texas Game Warden Heath Bragg Named SEAFWA Officer of the Year
AUSTIN— Texas game warden Heath Bragg was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award recipient at today’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. This is the 47th year that this award has been presented to a Texas game warden.
Jan. 25, 2017
First Case of CWD Detected in Free-Ranging Texas Whitetail
AUSTIN — Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a hunter harvested 1 1/2 –year-old white-tailed buck submitted for sampling within Surveillance Zone 3 in Medina County. This marks the first confirmed case of CWD in a free-ranging Texas whitetail.
Jan. 24, 2017
San Jacinto Battleground to Conduct Prescribed Burn
LA PORTE – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is conducting a prescribed burn Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.
Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host Kid Fish Event
MATHIS – Park rangers are hosting a free kid fish event for beginner anglers ages 5 to 12 Saturday, Jan. 28, at Lake Corpus Christi State Park.
Jan. 23, 2017
Release the Kraken!
AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Artificial Reef Program sank a 371-ft cargo vessel, named The Kraken, on Jan. 20, 2017. Dubbed the Kraken after the mythical, squid-like sea monster immortalized on film and in literature, the vessel was sunk 67 miles off the coast of Galveston to create a new artificial reef.