Gulf Shrimp Season To Close May 15
AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Thursday, May 15 until an unspecified time in July.
TPWD News Releases
May 5, 2008
Budweiser ShareLunker Season Ends
ATHENS, Texas-The Budweiser ShareLunker season ended April 30 with a total of 13 fish entered into the program.
April 28, 2008
Habitat for Endangered and Threatened Birds Saved by Shoreline Restoration Project
HOUSTON — Three priority bird species-the endangered Brown Pelican and threatened Reddish Egret and White-faced Ibis — have been conserved thanks to an erosion-protection project on North Deer Island in West Galveston Bay. Project partners protected the highly populated bird nesting habitat by armoring approximately 1.7 miles of shoreline.
April 22, 2008
Texas State-Fish Art Contest Winners Announced
ATHENS, Texas — Winners of the Texas division of the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest were announced today by officials at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
April 15, 2008
Texas State Parks Hope to Hook More Anglers
AUSTIN, Texas — In Texas, fishing and warmer weather go together like chips and salsa. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants those already "hooked" on fishing and newcomers to the sport to keep in mind that Texas state park waters offer ideal and economical spots for pursuing the family-friendly sport.
Biologists Launch Study of Two Texas Tidal Streams
AUSTIN, Texas — In March, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists began a two-year study of two tidal streams on the middle coast, sampling fish, bottom-dwelling organisms, and water quality to measure the quality of aquatic life inhabiting these ecologically important areas.
Budweiser ShareLunker: Falcon, Fork Send Lunkers to Athens
ATHENS, Texas — A professional angler fishing in a tournament and a recreational angler fishing off a dock caught Budweiser ShareLunkers last week.
April 10, 2008
Amistad Rise Fuels Economic Bonanza
DEL RIO, Texas — Travel U.S. 90 through Del Rio and out to Amistad International Reservoir and it’s obvious there’s something going on in this border town.
April 7, 2008
Budweiser ShareLunker: Lake Casa Blanca Fish Repeats
ATHENS, Texas — A Lake Casa Blanca largemouth bass has made its second trip to Athens as a Budweiser ShareLunker.
March 31, 2008
TPW Commission Adopts 2008-2009 Hunting/Fishing Regulations
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, at its March 26 meeting, adopted changes to hunting and fishing regulations designed to create additional recreational opportunities while effectively managing the state’s natural resources.