March 7, 2005

Budweiser ShareLunkers Reach Dozen Mark

ATHENS, Texas — Anglers contributed two lunker largemouth bass to the Budweiser ShareLunker program over the weekend, bringing the number of fish entered into the program this season to 12.

Feb. 28, 2005

TPWD Seeking Input about Proposed Regulation Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging the public to provide input about a slate of proposed changes in hunting and fishing regulations.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 28, 2005

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Feb. 22, 2005

Fly Fish Texas to Feature Seminars, Gear, Fishing

ATHENS, Texas — "Fly fishing — it’s easier than you think" is the theme of the 6th annual Fly Fish Texas to be held at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 5.

Feb. 14, 2005

Surveys Say More Anglers, More Fish on Texas Coast

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department surveys confirm what most saltwater anglers already know: the fishing along the Texas coast is getting better and more anglers are taking advantage of it.

Feb. 7, 2005

Fly Fishers Heading To Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS, Texas — The sixth annual Fly Fish Texas is scheduled for March 5 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center here. TFFC has hosted the event each year since 2001.

Feb. 1, 2005

Golden Alga Surfacing, TPWD Steps Up Monitoring Efforts

AUSTIN, Texas — Active golden alga blooms are causing fish kills in nearly a dozen water bodies in north-central Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Jan. 31, 2005

TPWD Seeks Public Comment About Proposed Regulation Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering altering hunting and fishing regulations that could increase opportunity and simplify rules.

Process in Place To Suspend Coastal Fishing During Freeze

AUSTIN, Texas -The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has adopted rules to protect game fish in coastal waters in the event of a freeze.

Redfish Bay Scientific Area Extension Proposed

ROCKPORT, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is planning a new approach to protect ecologically important seagrass beds in coastal bays from propeller-scarring by recreational boats. Scientists believe this propeller scaring is causing long-term damage in some areas.