Outdoor Photo Exhibit Featured at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS, Texas — Some of the best outdoor photographs taken during the last year will go on display Oct. 1 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
TPWD News Releases
Sept. 27, 2004
Learn About Hunting at a Fish Place
ATHENS, Texas — A fish hatchery may not seem to be a likely place to learn about hunting, but the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is no ordinary fish place.
Aug. 30, 2004
TPWD To Retain Saltwater Stamp Surcharge
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas saltwater anglers will continue to help fund a program designed to reduce commercial fishing effort in the bays through a $3 surcharge on the Saltwater Sportfishing Stamp fee, following action taken by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Commission.
Proposal Would Protect Seagrass, Fisheries in Redfish Bay
ROCKPORT, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public input on a proposal to create mandatory "propeller up" zones for motorboats in parts of Redfish Bay where biologists have been testing voluntary zones since 2000. The proposal is part of a continuing effort to find the most effective means of protecting sensitive seagrass in areas of high boat traffic.
Aug. 9, 2004
New Hunting and Fishing License Packages Go on Sale Aug. 15
AUSTIN, Texas — New hunting and fishing licenses for 2004-05 will be available beginning Aug. 15, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding customers to be aware of some significant changes. All current annual hunting and fishing licenses expire on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
Fishing Seminar Scheduled for Port Aransas
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Anheuser-Busch, the Coastal Conservation Association, , and the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring special weekend-long events in September to help anglers enjoy and succeed in fishing shallow water.
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 9, 2004
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
July 28, 2004
Public Input Sought on $3 Saltwater Fishing Surcharge
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has set a series of three public meetings in August on the Texas coast to get input on a proposal to continue charging saltwater anglers $3 for a saltwater stamp surcharge.
July 12, 2004
Game Wardens Ensure There’s ’No Catch’ in Fish Markets
AUSTIN, Texas — Having a meal of fresh fish is one of the rewards of angling, but as many seafood lovers have come to know you don’t necessarily have to wet a line to enjoy the catch of the day.
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, July 12, 2004
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.