TPWD News Releases

Official Media Advisory: Media Passes Available for Eclipse Viewing at Texas State Parks

Anglers Catch Hundreds of Record-Setting Fish

ATHENS – Anglers throughout Texas established fishing records through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2023, highlighted by one of the most notable — six-year-old Ernst Toepfer V becoming the youngest Elite Angler in program history.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week Feb. 26 – March 3 Promotes Initiatives to Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and Wildlife

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take action against invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), scheduled for Feb. 26 – March 3, is an initiative to raise awareness of the threats and provide solutions on how to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Executive Director Appointed to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council

AUSTIN — The Secretaries of Interior and Commerce recently appointed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director, David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., to serve on the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council.

O.H. Ivie Charges Forward with Another Legacy Lunker

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie returned to the spotlight Wednesday with its fourth Legacy Class Lunker of the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker season.

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-11 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.

Anglers Deliver a ShareLunker Trifecta

ATHENS – Three anglers at three separate lakes caught Legacy Class ShareLunkers Monday afternoon to kickstart the second month of the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker collection season. It was the 13th time in program history that anglers submitted three or more Legacy Class largemouth bass in a single day. This is the first triple lunker day since the 2021 collection season when the feat was accomplished twice.

TPWD to Open Two Oyster Harvest Areas in Aransas Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open TX-29 and TX-30 in Aransas Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12.

Fisheries Pioneer to be Inducted into Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce, “Pond Boss” Bob Lusk of Granbury, Texas will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024.

TPWD Announces Accessibility Initiative

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce an initiative that will increase accessibility in the outdoors for all Texans. Working with WT Group, an engineering consulting group, the agency engaged in a comprehensive accessibility evaluation resulting in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that will substantially improve access and communication efforts.