New Rules Give Landowners Flexibility for Nuisance Alligator Control
AUSTIN – Landowners are now able to contract directly with nuisance alligator hunters under new rules adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.
TPWD News Releases
March 21, 2014
Athens Eggfest 2014 Set for April 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS—The fourth annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).
March 20, 2014
Migrate to a Texas State Park This April and Go Birding
AUSTIN— Grab your family and friends this April and go birding as spring migration begins throughout your favorite Texas State Parks.
Rules to Fight Zebra Mussels Take Effect in Additional Counties Sunday
AUSTIN – In the state’s continuing effort to combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels, 30 counties in North and Central Texas will be added effective Sunday, March 23, to the recently-implemented rules requiring that all boats operating on public water be drained after use.
March 19, 2014
Colorado River Guadalupe Bass Is Multiple State, Potential World Records
ATHENS—A 3.71-pound, 17-inch Guadalupe Bass caught from the Colorado River below Austin appears to qualify as a new state and world record in several categories.
April 1 Registration Deadline for Annual Texas Birding Contest
AUSTIN – Whether you’re a novice birder with a busy schedule or a “fool” for birding who enjoys a little friendly competition, the 18th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic is a must. Form a team and enter to compete by the April 1 deadline.
Lake Texoma Crappie Could Set Multiple Records
ATHENS—A black crappie caught March 13 from Lake Texoma could set a state record as well as two water-body records.
Two-ShareLunker Day Ends March Drought
ATHENS—After almost a month of no entries into the Toyota ShareLunker program, two fish were caught on the same day, March 18.
March 13, 2014
Public Hearing Set for Proposed 160 Acre Public Artificial Reef Site
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing to create a new 160 acre public artificial reef site south of the Galveston Jetties. The proposed site is six and a half miles from the shoreline in about 48 feet of water.
March 12, 2014
Newborn Added to Caprock Canyons State Park Bison Herd
QUITAQUE — The first of what is expected to be a healthy crop of baby bison was born recently and up to 25 more of the shaggy critters will likely join the historic herd at Caprock Canyons State Park this spring.