Sept. 1, 2023

Saltwater Fishing Regulation Changes for 2023-24 License Year

AUSTIN – Starting Sept. 1, changes to saltwater fishing regulations will take effect for the 2023-24 license year.

Aug. 31, 2023

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens are joining local law enforcement to patrol Texas lakes and rivers and remind everyone spending time around the water to follow basic safety precautions.

Aug. 30, 2023

Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing to Open

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept 1.

Texas Land Management Agencies Encourage Texans to Prevent Wildfires During Dove Hunting Season

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges Texans to help protect the lands and natural resources we all love during the upcoming dove hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

Aug. 25, 2023

Texas Game Wardens Recognized During August Commission Meeting

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. recognized Game Wardens Robert “Bobby” Kana, Cynthia Guajardo-Echols and Chaplain Scott McIntosh at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting.

La temporada del pargo rojo (huachinango) en aguas federales cierra el 1 de Septiembre

AUSTIN – El Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) cerrará la temporada para la pesca recreativa privada del pargo rojo (huachinango) en aguas federales a las 11:59 p.m. la 1 de septiembre. Después de la fecha de cierre, los pescadores pueden continuar recolectando hasta cuatro pargos rojos (huachinangos) por día con un límite de longitud mínima de 15 pulgadas de las aguas del estado de Texas.

Federal Red Snapper Season Closes Sept. 1

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close the private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 1. After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum length limit from Texas state waters.

Aug. 24, 2023

Governor Names Jeff Hildebrand as Chairman, Appoints William Doggett to TPW Commission

AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott named Jeff Hildebrand Chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday and appointed William “Leslie” Doggett as a commission member. Both appointments are effective Aug. 31, with Doggett’s term set to expire Feb. 1, 2029.

Policy Limiting Use of Eminent Domain Adopted by TPW Commission

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a policy Thursday limiting its use of eminent domain.

Aug. 23, 2023

TPWD Seeks Public Comments on the 2024 Land and Water Plan

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public review and comments on its draft 2024 Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan (Land and Water Plan).