TPWD News Releases

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.

TPWD to Open Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening TX-18 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning12:01 a.m. Feb. 7.

Brazos Bend State Park Hosts ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event Rescheduled for February 24

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Feb. 24 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2024

AUSTIN – From Feb. 16- 25, Texas coastal waters will close to crabbing with wire mesh crab traps to facilitate an annual volunteer crab trap cleanup.

TPW Commission Approves Statewide Changes to Spotted Seatrout Regulations, Adopts Creation of Oyster Advisory Committee

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission approved proposed rule changes to bag and size limits for spotted seatrout during its Jan. 25 meeting.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $20.6 Million in Local Park Grants

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $20.6 million in local park grants, a near record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker Named SEAFWA Officer of the Year

AUSTIN – Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award recipient during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Commission meeting.

Official Media Statement: Boca Chica State Park Commission Item

O.H. Ivie Doubles Down with Pair of ShareLunkers

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie Reservoir continued its reign as a top largemouth bass lake in the world Monday night when it produced not one but two Legacy Class ShareLunkers. The entries were the second and third overall of the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker collection season following J.B. Thomas Reservoir’s first ever Legacy Class lunker last Wednesday.